ASSIST-TEACHING-CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Union Health•TERRE HAUTE, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant supports classroom teachers at the Union Hospital Child Development Center, a Paths to Quality Level 4 child care and preschool facility located next to Union Hospital. The center cares for children from six weeks old until they are ready for kindergarten. The Teaching Assistant helps provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care, and ensures that daily routines, safety procedures, and educational activities are carried out consistently to support each child’s well-being and growth. The role offers hands-on experience supporting early childhood education, maintaining a safe and organized classroom, and collaborating with teachers, families, and child development staff. The position reports to the Director of Child Development.

Requirements

Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining effective classroom control and positive role-model behavior.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to support children’s growth across all age groups.
Flexibility to work various shifts and adapt to changing classroom or staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred; relevant work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teachers in delivering educational programming and maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
Support daily routines, including sanitizing, organizing materials, managing transitions, and helping with record keeping.
Apply center and hospital policies, including safety protocols, emergency procedures, and confidentiality standards.
Provide nurturing, calm, and consistent guidance that promotes children’s social, emotional, and problem-solving skills.