Infant & Toddler Teacher Assistant

About This Role

This Infant & Toddler Teacher Assistant opportunity at Clemson Child Development Center serves Infant / Toddler (0–2) and requires no formal credential — just relevant experience. Based in Clemson, SC, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

Responsibilities

• Follow all CCDC Employee policies and procedures; request Supervisor/Director clarification as needed
• Follow and support all CCDC Parent policies and procedures; request Director support when necessary
• Substitute in classrooms and provide breaks for teachers when necessary if/when assigned by Supervisor/Program Director/Executive Director
• Affectively utilize iCare via iPad to communicate with parents by sharing daily activities, photos, and progress updates
• Affectively utilize CCDC Outlook email and SLACK to communicate with CCDC administration and other members of CCDC Staff/School Family
• Maintain an active/mobile role in all locations and settings; always remain present and engaged
• Follow classroom schedule, expectations, and lesson plans, implementing age-appropriate curriculum as assigned (The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers/Preschool, Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears)
• Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues to foster positive contributions to the CCDC School Family to promote a healthy system
• Actively participate in meal service (family style meals when possible); guide student behavior in cafeteria or classroom and during clean-up from meals or snacks
• Actively supervise Outdoor Learning Spaces activity, monitor for safety, and assist children with social interactions using Conscious Discipline principles
• Assist fellow staff to process laundry—wash/dry/fold as needed
• Ensure your classroom has ample supplies for daily operations
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom, screened-in porch, and outdoor learning spaces while guiding children to take care of equipment, toys, and learning materials
• Follow opening procedures and/or closing procedures as required
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings and required training or teacher workdays
• Attend all CCDC mandatory trainings for Conscious Discipline (CD), Creative Curriculum, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears (HWOT) as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work in an active and highly mobile position
• Must be able to take instructions from Supervisor, Program Director and/or Executive Director
• Must clear full background check per SC DSS requirements
• Must pass health screening per SC DSS requirements
• Must be able to sit on the floor with children and be able to get up quickly
• Must be able to lift babies in and out of cribs
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs

Nice to Have

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or early childhood education
• 2-3 years of experience in a Licensed child-care facility
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification
• Completion of college course ECD 101
• Experience with The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers/Preschool; SC Program for Infant & Toddler Care (SCPITC); Conscious Discipline (CD); Handwriting Without Tears (HWOT)
• Experience working in a play-based environment

Benefits

This Infant & Toddler Teacher Assistant role pays $13.50 to $15/Hr. This job is Full Time. Clemson Child Development Center is located at 216 Butler Street, Clemson, SC.