Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood - Infant/Toddler/P-K

About the role

Family Service Association is seeking a Full Time (35 hours per week) Teacher Assistant in their Kids Academy Program located in Fall River. The hourly rate is $18.50 and the schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift hours. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. In addition to the FT position, there is a part-time after school opportunity - details TBD (please specify interest in the PT role in the cover letter section when applying).

Responsibilities

• Supervision and safety of the children
• Cleanliness and decorating of classrooms
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Foster a warm, relaxed and non-threatening atmosphere in the classroom
• Maintain equipment and property
• Interact with children at lunch and snack time
• Sit with children and model good manners and nutrition habits
• Use positive approach to help children behave constructively through redirection, planning ahead, encouragement of appropriate behavior and pro-social skills
• Follow through with any assignments as instructed by the Teacher or Directors.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous childcare experience preferred

Qualifications

This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time.

Pay

$18.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, first shift hours (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Additional Information

The part-time after school opportunity is available but details are TBD. Please specify interest in the PT role in the cover letter section when applying. Bonus and benefits are offered to full time employees.

Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.