What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher Assistant position at Blue Kangaroo Leaning Center?
About us
Blue Kangaroo Leaning Center is a small business in EDUCATION in Reno, NV. Our goal is to Build a community that promotes learning, independence, and compassion..
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
Job Description: The Teacher Assistant assists the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Working together they create a mutual goal in promoting individual growth socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically for each child. The Teacher Assistant helps build connections between the children’s home and school through regular communication with the families. As an early childhood professional, the Teacher Assistant is expected to contribute a friendly, respectful, and honest work environment. The Teacher Assistant will work alongside the Lead Teacher to share ideas to support quality care for the children enrolled.
Classroom Responsibilities
Educational Program: Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate practices, Environmental Rating Scales, and the philosophy of Blue Kangaroo Learning Center.
Physical Environment Work with Lead Teaches to incorporate a “learning through play” environment ensuring hands on experiences are readily available.
ü Assist in completing the cleaning lists so the environment is welcoming, clean and safe.
ü Work alongside the Lead Teacher to help develop a classroom layout to encourage learning, improve engagement, and support positive classroom behaviors.
ü For any maintenance or repairs needed, submit in writing to the front office
Classroom Environment:Create a welcoming, positive environment by:
ü Being actively engaged with children
ü Speaking to children at eye level
ü Being friendly, warm and affectionate
ü Using appropriate voice and tone
ü Encouraging children’s independence and self-help skills
Child Outcome: Work with the Lead teachers and families to support success for each child.
Licensing: Ensure licensing requirements set forth by Washoe County Dept. of Social Services, Washoe County Health Dept., and the Fire Dept. are met in the classrooms and playground.
Family Relationships Respond promptly and appropriately to parent questions or concerns. Involve Lead Teacher and or Front Office Management as needed
Individual Responsibilities
· Actively participate in mandatory staff meetings
· Arrive to work on time- contact the center when delayed
· Be reliable in attendance, ample notice must be given for time off
· Positive attitude
· Communicate directly and avoid gossip
· Flexible with work schedule to meet the needs of the center
· Demonstrate honesty, integrity, commitment and confidentiality
· Initiation in problem solving and be open to new ideas
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19