Teacher Assistant - Elliot Child Care Center - Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher Supports the daily operation of the Elliot Child Care Center by assisting the Associate and Lead Teachers in providing a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. As child advocates, Elliot Child Care teachers work together to provide children with a safe, nurturing environment in which they can grow and develop at their own pace. This includes respectful, professional interactions with children, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Appropriate documentation for employment required.
• Experience working with young children in settings such as childcare, babysitting, camp counselor.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment.
• Ability to facilitate communication between and among others.
• Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to children, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations.
• Ability to maintain good communications; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, families, children, and the public.
• Willingness to identify and take action toward meeting own learning needs.
• Ability to endure periods of heavy workload and stress.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.

Nice To Haves

• NH Early Childhood Credential preferred or must apply for credential within 12 months of hire.
• In accordance with the NH Child Care Licensing Unit, attends a minimum number of continuing education training hours.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children, families, and co-workers positively throughout the day.
• Supervise children with a critical eye to ensure the environment is safe.
• Use a developmentally appropriate approach to guide children’s behavior.
• Care for the basic needs of children to include bottle feeding infants, changing diapers, wiping noses, etc.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation of the classrooms and shared spaces.
• Follow all NH Child Care Licensing Regulations, including certifications, background checks, and ongoing professional development.
• Attend staff meetings, participate in family events, and emergency drills as scheduled.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed