Preschool Teacher Assistant

Thompson Child & Family Focus•Charlotte, NC

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity. A Preschool Teacher Assistant, at Thompson Child Development Center (TCDC), is responsible for providing high-quality daily care to children enrolled at the child development center, following the expectations and policies of Thompson, and adhering to the guidelines of Division of Child Development and Early Education. Care includes implementing daily lesson plans and documenting the child's progress, following center and classroom routines and working with a lead teacher, under the supervision of the director.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Have at least six SCH of post-high school coursework in Early Childhood Education
2 years of early childhood teaching experience
Must have knowledge of regulations governed by DCDEE and Mecklenburg County Health Department standards
All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents
You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you

Responsibilities

Implement daily lesson plans and document the child's progress.
Maintain the total quality of the classroom environment, focusing on cleanliness, order, state of repair, and the replenishment of supplies.
Provide direct service and supervision to children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Establish appropriate and helpful relationships with other staff, mentors, family members, and support service providers.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development and professional activities.
Understand the cultural diversity of children and team members to better serve families.
Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, and moving items as required.

Benefits

3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
401K Match
Education Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
Paid time off for volunteering in the community
Free EAP services
Mileage Reimbursement
iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
Multiple opportunities for growth