Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant

Children's Paradise Inc•Escondido, CA

6d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Assist the Lead Teacher in the educational care and development of a specific classroom. Support health and safety standards defined by licensing regulations, First Aid, and CPR, and help maintain a spotlessly clean and healthy classroom environment. Support the curriculum by teaching children personal care routines that promote personal health and awareness. Implement earth-friendly classroom practices that encourage health awareness, environmental friendliness, and personal actions that help children develop in healthy and age-appropriate ways, guided by ITERS, SAERS, and CLASS evaluation tools. Collaborate with children, staff, and families to provide high-quality early childhood education. Support and assist with implementing a rich curriculum incorporating Infant/Toddler Creative Curriculum and PITC Curriculum. Use the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement. Support the Lead Teacher and teaching team in complying with licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures, and applicable Education Code requirements.

Requirements

For the Teacher's Aide level: enrolled in or completed ECE units.
For the Teacher's Assistant level: 12 ECE/Child Development units and eligibility for an Associate Teacher Permit.
Willingness to progress to a Teacher's Assistant is stated for the Teacher's Aide level.
Ability to work at various locations as needed.
Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to support children.
Ability to bend and squat to interact with children.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in the educational care and development of a classroom.
Support health and safety standards defined by licensing regulations, First Aid, and CPR, and help maintain a clean and healthy classroom.
Teach children personal care routines that promote personal health and awareness.
Implement age-appropriate, earth-friendly classroom practices that promote health awareness and environmental responsibility.
Collaborate with children, staff, and families to provide high-quality early childhood education.
Assist with implementing a curriculum incorporating Infant/Toddler Creative Curriculum and PITC Curriculum.
Use the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement.
Support the Lead Teacher and teaching team in complying with licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures, and applicable Education Code requirements.