Teacher Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates in Early Childhood/ Child Development preferred; At minimum: Child development associate credential (CDA); or Currently enrolled in a child development associate (CDA) program to be completed within one year; or Currently enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood/ Child Development and have successfully completed 12-credit hours in the area of major. All enrolled programs must be completed within two years of hire date.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate and interact with children in a caring, responsive, and nurturing manner.
• Ability to intervene with children’s behaviors in a non-punitive and supportive manner.
• Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with parents/caregivers.
• Ability to be self-directed in the completion of tasks.
• Ability to work as a positive and productive member of a team.
• Ability to coordinate a number of varying tasks simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of child development, age appropriate behaviors, common childhood behavior problems, and appropriate interventions.
• Ability to work with and to demonstrate commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults regardless of race, gender, age, and cultural or ethnic background.
• Commitment to the welfare of the families the program serves and to the delivery of quality services.
• Ability and willingness to continue personal and professional growth and skill development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and all agency staff.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to make home visits.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs or more.
• Working knowledge of basic internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated, or partially, with the ability to complete within 30-days of employment. Circumstances preventing vaccination, and corresponding accommodations will be reviewed and considered.

Nice To Haves

• Associates in Early Childhood/ Child Development preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing daily programming under the supervision of the program manager/teacher.
• Participate in the development of the daily lesson plan.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention and care.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a safe, inviting, and accepting environment for young children and their parents.
• Direct specific classroom activities, including large and small groups, as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing materials for daily activities.
• Assist with daily clean up and care of classroom.
• Assist in the daily on-going assessment of children through the taking of anecdotal notes, scoring them and entering the information into On-line COR.
• Maintain records as required (i.e. attendance, meal counts, daily summary logs, emergency cards, contact log, etc.), and conduct observational assessments.
• Assist in any and all areas of the program as directed.
• Participate in team meetings and training when appropriate.
• Address children, parents, staff with respect and by name.
• Assist in the process of receiving children and preparing them for dismissal, including loading buses.
• Perform special assignments as directed by immediate supervisor or other management as required.
• Comply with all licensing regulations and performance standards.
• Assist program manager in completing developmental screenings of children.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of family service plans.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.