Teacher Assistant
About The Position
Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs Assist with classroom recordkeeping duties as directed by Teacher. Report all injuries/accidents to Center Director that occur during shift. Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality. Assist with meal delivery service to children in accordance with Child Care Center standards. Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students Communicate observations to teacher Interact with children during planned activities for the day Adhere to procedures in toddler care such as potty-training, nap time, etc. Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending tribal, state, and national child care meetings/trainings. Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Certificate in early childhood education and care or willing to obtain with 1 year of employment
- Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment
- Knowledge of child development
- Patience, flexibility and love for children
- Strong communication skills
- Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily
- Maintain classroom cleanliness
- Must pass enhanced background check
Responsibilities
- Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
- Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth
- Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
- Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs
- Assist with classroom recordkeeping duties as directed by Teacher.
- Report all injuries/accidents to Center Director that occur during shift.
- Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.
- Assist with meal delivery service to children in accordance with Child Care Center standards.
- Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students
- Communicate observations to teacher
- Interact with children during planned activities for the day
- Adhere to procedures in toddler care such as potty-training, nap time, etc.
- Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending tribal, state, and national child care meetings/trainings.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
