<span>Teaching Assistant</span>

Unclassified • Evansville, IN

425d • $28,746 - $28,746

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant, Pod Support at St. Vincent Early Learning Center plays a crucial role in supporting a group of classrooms within the early learning community. This position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, building relationships with children and families, and creating a secure and engaging learning environment. The role requires a commitment to child-centered practices and effective communication within a team setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• CDA Credential, strongly preferred
• One year of experience in early education
• Ability to utilize technology at a proficient level
• Ability to communicate and interact with diverse audiences
• Experience working successfully within and/or supporting a team
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead and Associate Teachers from the assigned group of classrooms.
• Build relationships with the children, families, and colleagues from each designated classroom.
• Assume the responsibilities of the classroom teachers during times of coverage.
• Facilitate and provide daily planning time to each assigned classroom.
• Facilitate and provide weekly collaboration time to each assigned teaching team.
• Help create a secure environment that invites learning and engagement through exploration and discovery.
• Work cooperatively, as a team with other colleagues to provide classroom coverage for designated classrooms for absences under 3 hours.
• Negotiate and facilitate small group opportunities when requested within classrooms.
• Maintain and share a weekly calendar showing time allotment between classrooms with Assistant Director, Early Learning Operations.
• Facilitate and communicate schedule openings and revisions in weekly calendar.
• Maintain a work schedule that supports the needs of the designated classrooms.
• Actively engage, observe, and document children's work.
• Achieve and maintain certification in Teaching Strategies GOLD and regularly input documentation.
• Demonstrate and maintain professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Model appropriate professional behavior.
• Maintain and model excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED