Job Description
Summary
The Teacher Assistant will work directly with the classroom teacher. Teacher assistant will help to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the classroom. Some of the duties may be, but are not limited to, prepping the daily art experience, playing with the students, carrying out planned lessons, and preparing classroom for the day. This is a part time position (5 days a week 8:45 - 12:15).
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral skills
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.