Job Description

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• High School Diploma/Equivalency
• High energy
• Ability to care for various ages and stages of infants & children
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with basic computer knowledge
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check and must health screening.

Nice To Haves

• SIDS certificate
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (required within 60 days)

Benefits

• Friendly, flexible, family environment
• Lunch provided when working
• Teacher and Birthday recognition
• Opportunities for advancement to FT with benefits available

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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