Preschool Teacher Assistant - 529207

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher Assistant provides a safe and nurturing environment for children ages two months to five years. Works closely with the preschool teacher in planning and managing a classroom of children. Assumes the lead role with the children when the preschool teacher is working with students, parents, administrators and/or faculty. Plays an integral part of the classroom teaching team to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages two months to five years. Monitors and documents activities for the practicum students as well as supervise the interns and substitute teachers. Models developmentally appropriate practice for students observing and participating in the classroom. In the absence of the lead teacher, assumes full responsibilities for children and students participating in the classroom and supervises substitute teachers. Maintains and supports a safe and healthy learning environment for all children in their care and encourage each child’s creativity and curiosity. Keeps the Lead Teacher informed about significant communications, events or concerns involving staff, lab students, or parents of children in the classroom. Communicates daily reports of children‘s activities and/or behavior to parents during pick up at the end of the day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of childcare experience; OR associate's degree or higher and some childcare experience.
Ability to model developmentally appropriate practice.
Ability to relate to young children, ages 2 months to 5 years.
Ability to promote children's social–emotional development, physical development, cognitive development and development of age appropriate language and literacy skills.
Ability to relate to parents.
Ability to relate to students participating in the HDFS lab school setting.
Successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages two months to five years.
Work closely with the preschool teacher in planning and managing a classroom of children.
Assume the lead role with the children when the preschool teacher is working with students, parents, administrators and/or faculty.
Monitor and document activities for practicum students.
Supervise interns and substitute teachers.
Model developmentally appropriate practice for students observing and participating in the classroom.
Assume full responsibilities for children and students participating in the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
Maintain and support a safe and healthy learning environment for all children in their care.
Encourage each child’s creativity and curiosity.
Keep the Lead Teacher informed about significant communications, events or concerns involving staff, lab students, or parents of children in the classroom.
Communicate daily reports of children‘s activities and/or behavior to parents during pick up at the end of the day.