Teacher Assistant, PRN, no benefits

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for the care of the children, for keeping the classroom clean and in an orderly fashion. They evaluate the needs of the children and provide educational activities and theme units appropriately. The Teacher Assistant also builds a rapport with parents, maintaining general information on each child and informing parents of any needs and/or accomplishments. This position is PRN (as needed) and will be for a closer, with hours that may vary but will require availability Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Six (6) months experience or education or credentials that are considered equivalent
• CPR certification must be completed within the first three (3) months of employment
• Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, medical staff through oral and written communication
• Ability to accept direction
• Adhere to policies and procedures
• Work as a team player
• React calmly and effectively in an emergency and stressful situation
• Knowledge of the developmental growing stages of children
• Knowledge of setting up a desired program to meet the needs of children
• Knowledge of creating a daily lesson plan concurrent with different learning styles

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) hours of educational in-service training must be completed annually

Responsibilities

• Care for children
• Keep the classroom clean and in an orderly fashion
• Evaluate the needs of the children
• Provide educational activities and theme units appropriately
• Build rapport with parents
• Maintain general information on each child
• Inform parents of any needs and/or accomplishments
• Potty training and/or changing wet or soiled diapers
• Setting up a desired program to meet the needs of children
• Creating a daily lesson plan concurrent with different learning styles

What This Job Offers

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