Teacher Assistant

General Position Description
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for creating a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.  S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. The teacher is responsible for implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Teacher observes and documents children’s interest and progress and relays that information back to staff. The teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Director.
Key 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 the center policies and state regulations.
·        Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
·        Routine hygiene changes (diaper changing).
·        Continual housekeeping of classroom throughout the day.
·        Completing the closing procedures of the center daily (sweep, mop, restrooms, dispose of garbage, restock supplies, sanitize rooms, etc.).
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
·        Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience preferred but not required.
·        High energy.
·        Ability to work well with others.
·        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 must pass health screening.
Educational Requirements
·        High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study.
Physical Requirements
·        Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds, kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
·        A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Training & Development