Child Care Teacher Assistant

University of Tennessee • Martin, TN

9d • $14

About The Position

The Child Care Teacher Assistant at the Margaret N. Perry Children’s Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin assists the Lead Teacher in providing quality care and guidance to children in the absence of their parents or guardians. The teaching team creates meaningful experiences that support children’s cognitive, social, physical, language, and socioeconomic development. The assistant helps maintain a respectful, supportive learning environment that responds to each child’s individual needs and helps children feel secure and capable as they learn and grow.

Requirements

• High school degree and one year of experience working with children.
• Must be physically fit to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must be capable of getting up and down from the floor, sitting on the floor, and standing for extended periods.
• Good interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and energetic.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help provide for the personal needs of each child enrolled in the classroom.
• Participate as part of a teaching team to support safe, secure, nurturing classroom operations.
• Help implement developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth to age five.
• Supervise children inside the classroom and outside during playtime.
• Help guide student workers and volunteers so daily schedules and routines are followed.
• Assist with parent communication about children’s daily routines and progress.
• Help provide and maintain a stimulating environment that meets 3-STAR guidelines.
• Help maintain the classroom and communicate potential problems to the Lead Teacher and/or administrative staff.
• Help conduct parent-teacher conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED