Teacher Assistant - Roper Learning Center

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting in the care, education and development of infants and children, both in a group situation and on an individual basis. Assists the Lead Teacher in providing a comprehensive, educationally sound program for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED required.
Six months experience in a child-care center preferred.
DSS regulations requires that CPR and First Aid certification by the National Safety Council be successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
Communicates effectively with infants, children and adults; strong oral and written skills
Requires a mature individual who can work independently.
Constant interaction with employees, parents and general public.
On-going contact with other early childhood professionals and students.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, and sitting on the floor.
Frequent lifting/moving children, equipment etc.
Pushing, pulling, lifting, moving or carrying up to 50 lbs without restrictions.
Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity.
Constant reaching with hands/arms.
Frequent talking or hearing.
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a childcare environment.
Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Must be able to withstand outdoor temperatures in all seasons of the year.
Must be able to move quickly to assist and interact with children.
Must be compassionate and understand the needs of the children.
Must be able to respond quickly, calmly and effectively in a crisis.
Moderate noise level in work area.
May be required to work flexible hours based on the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the care, education and development of infants and children, both in a group situation and on an individual basis.
Assists the Lead Teacher in providing a comprehensive, educationally sound program for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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