Teacher Assistant

CENTRO DE LA FAMILIA•Santaquin, UT

4d•$15 - $20

About The Position

Centro de la Familia is hiring a Teacher Assistant to support early childhood education programs for infants and toddlers. Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Education Specialist, the Teacher Assistant helps administer a developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate program that responds to children’s individual and holistic needs. The role includes working with parents and families in planning and carrying out children’s education, collaborating with staff and volunteers, and helping provide meals and snacks. The Teacher Assistant may assume Teacher duties during the Teacher’s temporary absence. The position supports classroom supervision, learning activities, daily planning, individualized learning, and children’s physical, creative, emotional, and behavioral development. It also includes maintaining a clean and safe learning environment, communicating with families in their preferred language, encouraging family participation, and supporting bilingual development and cultural heritage. The role requires physical activities associated with preschool care, including walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, sitting on the floor, crawling, and running.

Requirements

A current Preschool CDA (Childhood Development Associate), or a written plan to earn one within the first six months, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field within two years from the date of hire.
Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permits.
Willingness to work with children with special needs and children with limited or no English language skills.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and kneel, crouch, lift or move up to 50 pounds, sit on the floor, crawl, run, and perform activities associated with preschool care.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the classroom, supervising children, and engaging them in indoor and outdoor learning activities.
Support daily planning to promote children’s growth and development in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the CDLF Service Plan.
Use classroom space, relationships, materials, and routines to create a secure and enjoyable environment for play, exploration, and learning.
Implement activities that promote physical development, curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
Communicate actively with children and provide opportunities for verbal and nonverbal communication.
Stimulate creative abilities through play with sound, rhythm, language, materials, space, and ideas.
Help children develop independence and pride, and foster acceptance and mutual respect among peers.
Create a supportive environment for children to practice appropriate behaviors.
Use observations and assessments to plan personalized learning activities and track progress.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitize toys and surfaces according to CDLF guidelines.
Encourage and partner with parents for active participation in the program.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
Communicate with parents in their preferred language.
Suggest at-home activities and materials for parents.
Support bilingual development and cultural heritage.
Collaborate with staff, parents, and volunteers, and participate in providing meals and snacks for children.
Assume Teacher duties during the Teacher’s temporary absence.
Meet the individual and holistic needs of infants and toddlers.