3/4 year old Teacher Assistant/Aide

About the Role

The Teacher Assistant supports the teachers and the director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and by assisting in activities that improve overall care and the quality of education. The role requires strong communication, listening, and teamwork skills. The assistant helps implement a quality educational program, develops positive relationships with children and their families, observes and documents children’s interests and progress, and relays that information back to families and staff. Under the direction of the teacher and the director, the Teacher Assistant implements developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curriculum 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 transitions from home to the child‑care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (provided).
• Clear full background check and pass health screening.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Paid monthly staff meeting.
• PTO acquired after 90‑day probation period.
• Paid training.