Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

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

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

Requirements

• Ability to work well with others.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. ***Will Train***
• High energy.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• An understanding of child development.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Frequent raises/bonuses
• Health Care contribution
• Paid Vacation Time
• Tuition Discount for staff's children
• 401K contribution
• Competitive salary