Teaching Assistant

Company Description

Childhood Friends, Inc. in Halfmoon, NY, values the uniqueness of each child and aims to build self-esteem through age-appropriate experiences and a rich, stimulating curriculum. The program focuses on engaging children in all developmental areas while allowing for individual learning styles and fostering creativity through play-based activities. Our goals include promoting self-confidence, social/emotional skills, and independence in every child.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Teaching Assistant at Childhood Friends Inc. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for supporting classroom activities, assisting with educational tasks, and fostering a positive learning environment for children. Daily tasks may include collaborating with lead teachers, implementing lesson plans, and providing individualized support to students.

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age with a high school or general equivalent to a diploma. Must have at least 2 years' experience of working with young children. Must be kind, patient, and flexible.

Job Purpose: Assist the lead teacher in keeping a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students while assisting with activities and learning exercises. Additionally, you assist in keeping parents informed about their child's growth and learning and preserve student records of conduct and progress.

Major Responsibilities and Duties by not limited to:

· Assist in the creation of a classroom conductive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children

· Assist in Implementing the curriculum each day

· Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing

· Support the social and emotional development of children

· Engage in active play with children; this often means getting down on the floor to interact with them

· Assist in providing activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the development levels of the children

· Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands

· Keeping a clean and well-kept classroom at all times

· Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the Center and state guidelines

· Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis

· Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program

· Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other staff development opportunities

· Consistently assist lead teacher with daily tasks and activities

Other Responsibilities and Duties:

· Perform duties as planned for the assigned classroom

· Assist in maintaining accurate and appropriate records for children in the assigned classroom

· Help other staff in preparing meals for children as required

· Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

• · Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director