Birth to Three Teacher Assistant

Responsibilities

• Participate in training to build an understanding of the Educare Model of early learning programming
• Remain up to date in required curriculum training and any other training as assigned or required
• Implement curriculum to support lesson planning
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Child Development
• Aid in the planning and implementation of learning experiences that promote all developmental areas
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center
• Write weekly observations per assessment procedure
• Assist with conducting both home visits and parent conferences
• Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices
• Guide children's acquisition of social skills
• Attend staff training and meetings, and parent meetings as requested
• Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment
• Aide in the implementation of an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan)
• Support in the completion and submission of required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion
• Assist, as requested, in transition activities
• Aide in the recruitment of families
• Engage in active supervision of children which requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times
• Follow guidelines in the employee handbook, positive guidance and code of conduct

Requirements

• Successfully completing a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB), Tdap and MMR
• Successfully completing a Background Clearance before hire date
• Successfully experience working in a team setting
• The ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community
• The ability to work with the teaching team to plan, organize and implement position responsibilities effectively, providing input
• The ability to work respectively and cooperatively with the teaching team, assisting him/her to increase knowledge and skills
• Experience successfully working with culturally diverse staff and clients