Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide
About This Role
This Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide opportunity at Kingsport Child Development Center serves Mixed / All Ages and requires a willingness to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with employer support. Based in Kingsport, TN, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- Able 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 Have
- Childcare experience
- CDA
- CPR/First Aid
Benefits
About Kingsport Child Development Center
Our ultimate goal for children is:
- To learn and grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
- To create fun and valuable experiences that lead to lifelong learning.
- To create awareness of the value of family, friends, and community.
Pay
This Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide role pays $10 to $13/Hr.
Schedule
This job is Full Time.
Location
Kingsport Child Development Center is located at 118 Clay Street, Kingsport, TN.