The Teacher Assistant helps create a caring, safe environment for the children and assists in activities to deliver quality educational care. Contributes to a well-run, organized, responsive environment. Works with Teacher by contributing to planning and implementation of activities and lessons. Follows direction of Teacher to sustain day-to-day responsibilities including facilitating learning experiences, room arrangement, personal care routines, health and safety practices, and supervision of children. Completes Daily Sheets, Illness/Injury Reports and records observation notes of children's skills and abilities. Completes periodic assessments/screenings, provides input for preparation of children's progress reports. Must communicate effectively, actively listen, and work well with others in team environment. Maintains positive relationship with children/staff/families. Serves as positive role-model and upholds program-wide values and other center quality initiatives through professional conduct
EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Non Degree: Certified Child Development Associate (CDA) or 9 college credits in related Early Childhood Education courses in lieu of CDA certification (Required)
Experience2 Years of experience in a teaching role and related experience with young children (Preferred)
General Experience and knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Ounce Scale, and Work Sampling (Preferred)
General Experience and knowledge of DHS Regulations for Child Care Facilities (Preferred)
General Experience and knowledge of Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), PA Early Learning Standards and NAEYC Standards (Preferred)
License/Certifications
Required within 90 days of hire: Completion of Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, Pediatric First Aid CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. Mandated Reporter Training to be maintained every 5 years. Fire Safety Training required within a year of hire.PFA_CPR - Pediatric First Aid CPR (Required)
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