After School Teacher Assistant - Per Diem

About the role

The After School Teacher Assistant participates in learning activities with children in a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes child learning, self-awareness, and growing independence. Through a consistent and positive approach, the Assistant helps children control behaviors and encourages the development of appropriate social and interactive skills.

In collaboration with the teaching team, the Assistant works to achieve the program’s educational objectives and plays an active role in communicating with the teacher to provide information and suggestions about each child’s health, behavior, and learning development. The role also involves maintaining effective communication with parents to provide a high level of customer service that supports program goals.

This position assists with the food program, including food preparation, distribution, and record-keeping. Substitute Teacher Assistants may also assume this role to support the learning program and meet established objectives.

The Assistant supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning activities in a nurturing environment.
• Assist in developing children’s social, interactive, and behavioral skills.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to achieve educational objectives.
• Communicate with teachers and parents about children’s health, behavior, and development.
• Assist with the food program, including preparation, distribution, and record-keeping.
• Provide quality customer service and support program goals.
• Participate in performance improvement and teamwork efforts.

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to body fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and contagious childhood diseases within a childcare center.
• Requires standing, sitting on the floor, crouching, kneeling, running, and walking for a majority of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

This position reports to the Assistant Director or Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required (or High School senior if at least 18 years of age).
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• American Heart Association BLS and Heart Saver First Aid (HSFA) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Some child development courses or prior work experience in a childcare setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for educational goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.