Teachers Assistant

Position Summary

Work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-5.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment.

Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children.

Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors.

Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected.

Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate.

Work Contact Group (Internal / External)

Children, parents, families, volunteers, aides and staff.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position) :

Direct : Director / Child Care Center

Indirect : Childcare Center Coordinator and Lead Teachers

Supervises (position(s) :

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education : Required :

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred :

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required :

Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families’ Office of Licensing.

Preferred :

1 – 3 years in an Early Childhood Care Center environment

License, Registry or Certification :

Required :

Obtains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance

Preferred :

None

Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :

Required :

Ability to support a Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units.

Ability to supervise and manage groups of children insuring their health and safety.

Preferred :

Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise

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