Early Childhood Education Teacher's Assistant - Full Time

About the role

The Teacher's Assistant is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with all of the responsibilities listed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a safe environment where children can play and learn
• Provide for the safety and tracking of children
• Maintain a safe, healthy, clean and organized classroom environment
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and complete annual training requirements
• Foster teamwork
• Use assessment tools
• Commit to continuing education
• Support both CCLC and HUMC policies, procedures and standards
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, team members, and community contacts
• Identify the needs of the population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a group care setting
• Must be able to use a computer with basic proficiency
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing with students, staff, administrators and community

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a group care setting (preferred)

Physical requirements

• Lifts a minimum of 15 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 20 lbs. and stands a minimum of 3 hours a day
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow visual and physical contact with children
• See and hear well enough to keep children safe

Pay

Minimum rate of $18.50 Hourly