Teacher Assistant Part Time Floater Afternoons Only

LIFESPAN INCORPORATED • Statesville, NC

17d • $12 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

LIFESPAN is hiring a part-time Teacher Assistant to support children with developmental delays and typically developing children from six weeks of age until kindergarten in a blended, inclusive early learning environment. The Teacher Assistant assists the teacher in implementing activities that help students reach individual goals. LIFESPAN provides training and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement.

The schedule includes floating as needed from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m., providing after-school care for children ages four and five from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., and completing cleaning and closing duties at the end of the day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials or be enrolled and successfully acquire them within six months of hire.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to responsibly and confidentially handle sensitive student information.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to use relevant office and other equipment.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Must meet the stated physical requirements, including walking, standing, stooping, reaching, and crouching for brief periods; lifting and carrying approximately 20 pounds; and lifting no more than 40 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a child care setting or working with special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Center Curriculum.
• Develop classroom relationships that promote social-emotional learning and well-being.
• Assist the teacher with implementing planned, goal-oriented activities.
• Ensure a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Perform routine procedures such as positioning, diapering, and feeding.
• Support inclusion and integration.
• Mentor children to help build social skills and relationships.
• Use the electronic health record to document activities and significant events.
• Submit documentation and payroll data by scheduled deadlines.
• Complete initial and ongoing training and participate in staff development activities.
• Provide floater coverage as needed from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. and after-school care for four- and five-year-olds from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
• Complete cleaning and closing duties at the end of the day.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Full-time employees have access to paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; and other perks.

What This Job Offers

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