Floater Teacher Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities
• Address challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home
• Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children's progress and individualize curriculum

Job Requirements

• Great communication and written skills
• A passion to work with children
• CDA credentials, or the willingness to enroll to complete within two years, or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in any field, or are enrolled in a program to obtain such a degree.
• An eagerness to adopt our values: Data-informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Dismantling Inequities, and Caring Teams & Community

About the Role

Join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Benefits

• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the community.

Qualifications

Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

None specifically listed, but strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Company Information

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.