Teacher Assistant and Float Positions

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Teacher assistant is responsible for helping the teacher in a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers assistants must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher assistant must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children. Full time and part-time availible.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and Wisconsin model early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Educational Requirements

Benefits

50% off child care, if availible, after third party payments.

Free meals

Employee paid vision / dental options

Paid training

Wages based on Education and Experience