Teacher Assistant

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

• Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) a state-awarded certificate which meets or exceeds the requirements for Preschool CDA credential (according to Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Child Care Licensing)
• A High School Diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 6 months experience working in an early childhood development setting
• 12 credit hours from accredited college or university (which must include at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Development or closely related field)
• Being enrolled in a Child Development Associate Credential program which needs to be completed within 2 years from the date of hire

Other Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Basic keyboard skills and ability to use computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems

Benefits

Fulltime employee’s benefits include:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telereoncology & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Benefits

About the Role

The Teacher Assistant functions as a partner in planning and implementing the classroom-learning environment to promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success and life success as it relates to this position.

Responsibilities

In partnership and guidance from the teacher, the teacher assistant participates as part of a center based inter-disciplinary team to support the child in all areas of development while providing education, disabilities, health, and social service support to families.

Qualifications

Abide by all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, and CPLC ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures.

Requirements

Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.

Skills

Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.