Infant/Toddler Teacher Aid
About the Role
The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. They must communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. The Teacher Assistant helps implement a quality educational program, develops positive relationships with children and parents, observes and documents children's interests and progress, and relays that information to parents and staff. They implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Responsibilities
- 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
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Dependable and reliable.
- 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 pass health screening.
Schedule
Shifts will be 10.5 hours with an unpaid ½ hour break. There will be one consistent day off during the week. Daily shifts will be either 6:30 am to 5 pm or 7:30 am to 6 pm.
Benefits
After a 6-month probation period, all full-time staff become eligible for:
- Dental/Vision/Medical Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Accrued Personal Time