ECLC Part-Time Teacher Assistant

Casper College•Casper, WY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Teacher Assistant for the Early Childhood Learning Center will assist the teacher during day to day functions. This position will cover in the event of an absence from the teacher, work-study, and student teacher. This position may be in charge of the classroom at the beginning and/or end of the day including opening or closing the center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 1 year of experience in a childcare or educational setting or have worked at the ECLC and demonstrated the skills necessary to work in this position.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and nutrition
Be certified or ability to become certified in both CPR and First Aid
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to follow universal guidelines in health and safety protocol. For example: hand washing and sanitizer, latex gloves, appropriate disposal of body fluids, administering and recording medication, filing injury reports, posting records of each child’s allergies and considering those allergies in daily operations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Be able to relate and communicate well with children
Be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with ECLC’s philosophy
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize assigned work
Must agree to background check that reveals no allegations of child abuse or neglect; consent to fingerprinting
Proof of being tuberculosis free
Maintain neat and professional appearance
Ability to maintain prompt working hours
Other requirements as related by the licensing agency, including but not limited to obtaining at least 8 hours of professional development clock hours annually

Responsibilities

Assist and/or cover in the classroom when extra assistance is needed.
Supervise and manage a group of up to 16 children between the ages of birth to 6 years old.
Ensure that all children are taken outside weather permitting.
Ensure all individual children’s needs are met including diapering, feeding, interacting, and napping.
Commit to the ECLC philosophy and reinforce and promote developmentally appropriate practices.
Assist in planning, supervision, and implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for children.
Assist in the planning and preparation of the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
Assist in meeting the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, limitations, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
Assist in the ongoing evaluation of procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children and the effectiveness of the center.
Consider individual children in relationship to their gender, culture, and socio-economic background.
Treat children with dignity and respect.
Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
Keep up-to-date on good teaching practices and of child growth and development.
Enforce parent and child written policies, procedures and contracts.
Demonstrate a general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid.
Maintain a safe, sanitary, and pleasant learning environment.
Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff including general cleaning.
Recognize symptoms of communicable diseases and follow existing written procedures.
Participate in routine fire drills and assist in emergency procedures (and train children and student employees on appropriate fire safety procedures).
Welcome, receive, and provide information to all visitors, parents, children, and students.
Attend staff meetings.
Follow ECLC Staff and Parent Handbook Policies and Procedures.
Communicate effectively and regularly with lead teachers and the Director.
Assist in the public relation events sponsored by the center.
Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
Participate in ongoing planning and evaluation of the Center’s program goals.
Comply with National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC) criteria.
Maintain positive relationships including adhering to NAEYC’s professional Code of Ethics in relationships with the children, coworkers, students, and parents.
Assist in conducting various self-study and comprehensive evaluation activities necessary to obtain national accreditation through NAEYC.
In absence of lead teacher: Communicate daily with parents, providing information regarding their children.
In absence of lead teacher: Model and provide information on effective parenting skills and strategies.
In absence of lead teacher: Supervise the classroom.
In absence of lead teacher: Monitor work-study students and student teachers.
In absence of lead teacher: Ensure that all children’s needs are met.