Teacher Assistant

Child & Family • Middletown, RI

13d

About The Position

This role promotes the optimal development and well-being of children through family-centered childcare. The Teacher Assistant will assist in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate programs that emphasize learning through play.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Childcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in the classroom.
• Demonstrate professional manners through promptness, proper notification of tardiness or absence, maintaining a professional appearance and attitude, and proper respect for the program and agency.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, stimulating, and inviting environment.
• Possess the skills necessary to manage an Early Childhood classroom, while always providing appropriate supervision of children.
• Be an integral part of curriculum planning; assists in the implementation of the monthly curriculum.
• Develop plans which meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
• Assist in the implementation of daily activities based on the children’s individual assessments.
• Oversee children’s activities interacting directly with groups and individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED