Teacher Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• two years (2,500) hours work-related experience
• Experience related to the care and development of young children

Nice To Haves

• CDA credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher in reaching program goals as directed.
• Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc.
• Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom according to program procedures.
• Monitor and maintain in good repair materials and equipment used in the classroom according to program policies and procedures.
• Provide services to assigned children ages birth to three years and their families.
• Maintain accurate records of classroom experiences, family contacts, services to children, food data, etc., as per procedures.
• Ensure that activities, material, etc., are appropriate to the developmental capabilities of each child.
• Implement an individualized developmental program for each child that reflects goals and objectives agreed upon by the family.
• Observe and record child progress through anecdotal records and required assessments.
• Greet each child and parent in a warm, friendly manner as they arrive at the center; facilitates entry into classroom, and separation from parents.
• Make provisions for all children with disabilities so that their special needs are met and their well being is assured.
• Provide a learning environment for children that invites exploration, emphasizes communication, problem solving, stimulates curiosity and the development of new ideas, and maximizes success.
• Provide a variety of appropriate equipment, activities and opportunities to promote the physical development of the children.
• Provide activities and experiences that develop questioning, probing and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.
• Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative abilities while promoting process vs. product.
• Provide opportunities that allow children to accomplish tasks on their own.
• Help each child to know, accept, and take pride in himself, and to develop a sense of independence.
• Assist in feeding infants and serving meals as scheduled or requested and in accordance with established procedures for sanitation and mealtime interaction with children.
• Help children learn to get along with others and encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect among children and adults.
• Provide an environment in which children can learn and practice skills and behaviors which are appropriate and acceptable individually and in a group.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Choice Benefits Program options
• Health Insurance
• Short and Long term Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and ADD
• Generous paid time off program (full and part-time team members)
• Seven paid holidays per year (full time)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with Roth Option
• Uniforms supplied based on position
• Discounted child day care program where available
• Continuing Education