Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County•Watertown, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant 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; and keeps accurate recordkeeping. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Master Teacher.

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

Preference is given to 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