Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Starbuck

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County • Watertown, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant helps the Master Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for preschool children. They ensure the safety of the children, carry out the Universal Pre-K Standards, and assume the lead role in the classroom during the absence of the Master Teacher. The role also involves keeping accurate recordkeeping.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required.
• Experience working in a licensed or registered early childhood setting required.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Ability to work with young children.
• Ability to observe and record behaviors of children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with all Pre-K staff to provide quality programming for children and families.
• Ability to be non-judgmental in working with families.
• Standing, sitting, walking.
• Must be able to bend or kneel to child's eye level.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual skills required.
• Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified in-house applicants.

Responsibilities

• Helps the Master Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Ensures the safety of the children.
• Carries out the Universal Pre-K Standards.
• Assumes the lead role in the classroom during the absence of the Master Teacher.
• Keeps accurate recordkeeping.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree