Preschool Teacher Assistant

Work Week

29 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include possible evenings and weekends

Position Summary

Responsible for teaching/supervising in all preschool curricular areas and providing for the needs of the children while in the care of the MCC Children's Learning Center

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Attend and participate constructively at staff meetings

Implement teaching methods consistent with the Centers curriculum model and the methods taught in the Early Childhood Education Program

Assist in maintaining DCFS licensing standards and the national accreditation guidelines

Report child abuse as mandated by law

Resolve conflicts with children and with parents, when appropriate

Decide upon and use behavioral techniques appropriate for educational needs of children

Promote and supervise activities for children which encourage healthy emotional, social cognitive and physical development

Be responsive to children

Interact, when appropriate, in childrens activities

Maintain a clean and orderly environment

Communicate with parents in a positive manner

Set up and clean up in the classroom as necessary

Serve as a professional role model for ECE students and the child care community at large

Must maintain and document 15 clock hours of professional activities each year to meet DCFS standards

Use computers (in the office and classroom), laminator, copy machine, and audiovisual equipment

Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

60 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8. Experience in a licensed preschool, child care facility

OR

30 college credits with 6 of those credits in courses directly related to early childhood education or child development from birth to age 8, and one year (1560 clock hours) of experience in a licensed preschool child care center or kindergarten