Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Must possess a High School Diploma, pass a fingerprint background check, and commit to training classes in your first 90 days by taking the ELCCT online class and CPR/First Aid. Be able to work 8 hours per day 5 days a week.
Teacher’s Assistants will assist Master Teachers to create a warm, inviting, classroom community where children feel safe and are able to realize their full potential so that they can grow and learn. Teacher’s Assistants must be able to adapt to any early childhood situation while maintaining corporate policies, DHS policies and accreditation policies.
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 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves
- CPR Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- CDA, Certificate of Mastery, AA or BS in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology or a related field
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Monday to Friday