Preschool Teacher Assistant
About The Position
The Preschool Teacher Assistant at Thompson Child Development Center (TCDC) provides high-quality daily care to children enrolled at the center, following Thompson’s expectations and policies and the guidelines of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The role includes implementing daily lesson plans and documenting children’s progress, following center and classroom routines, and working with a lead teacher under the supervision of the director. The assistant also maintains the classroom environment, supervises children to support their safety and well-being, and builds appropriate relationships with staff, families, mentors, and support service providers. The position involves participating in staff meetings, training, conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities, and understanding the cultural diversity of children and team members to better serve families.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have at least six semester credit hours of post-high-school coursework in Early Childhood Education.
- Must have 2 years of early childhood teaching experience.
- Must have knowledge of regulations governed by DCDEE and Mecklenburg County Health Department standards.
- Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement daily lesson plans and document each child’s progress.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness, order, state of repair, and 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 of paid time off (PTO) in the first year
- 10 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance options
- Life insurance options
- 401(k) match
- Education reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
- Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program, which 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
