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

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Supervise children and ensure that health, safety and security statands are maintain.
• 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.
• Follow cleaning and sanitizing schedule.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• be willing to complete one course for credit in Early Childhood within 3 months of employment
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification within 3 month of employment
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Benefits After three months:
Paid sick time
Holiday pay
Fringe Benefit payments
supplemental insurance
IRA contributions 3% match
After six months:
Paid vacation time.