About the position
The Teacher Assistant will work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-5. Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment. Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children. Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors. Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected. Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment.
- Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children.
- Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors.
- Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected.
- Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate.
Requirements
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Required: Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families' Office of Licensing.
- Preferred: 1 - 3 years in an Early Childhood Care Center environment
- Required: Maintains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance
Nice-to-haves
- Preferred: Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- family forming
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- retirement savings
