Teacher Assistant (Muncie and Anderson locations now available)

Please apply to any of our Indiana open positions on our website, Telamon Careers, or reach out via email

at nscott@transitionresouces.org with questions. Current openings at our Muncie and Anderson locations.

Position Summary

Assist in the instruction of preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social-emotional,

physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. This is a seasonal

position, with summers off.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports with the development and implementation of individualized and group lesson plans and
  
  

educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for

school.

• Guides and facilitates activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Uses
  
  

creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate.

• Selects and sets up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy
  
  

developmentally appropriate learning environment.

• Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality
  
  

regarding students and families.

• Supports with the collection and data entry of child observations. Maintains a comprehensive and
  
  

ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's

work, and developmental assessments.

• Composes and proofreads correspondence and reports.
• May participate with the classroom teacher in home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's
  
  

individual development and progress and assist parents in developing observational skills.

• The person in this position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe
  
  

manner. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no

child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

• Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
• Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional
  
  

practices.

• Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits,
  
  

such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits.

• Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom
  
  

involvement and home activities.

• May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide) in time of staff shortage.
• Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.
• May assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
• Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional
  
  

development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in

accordance with Corporation's Core Values.

• Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
• Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
• Keeps classroom clean and organized.
• May support with translation and interpretation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional
  
  

practices.

• Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits,
  
  

such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits.

• Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom
  
  

involvement and home activities.

• May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide) in time of staff shortage.
• Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.
• May assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
• Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional
  
  

development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in

accordance with Corporation's Core Values.

• Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
• Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
• Keeps classroom clean and organized.
• May support with translation and interpretation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Role Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school or GED. Hold a pre-school CDA credential or state-awarded certificate that meets/exceeds the requirements
  
  

for a pre-school CDA credential. If no pre-school CDA credential, must enroll in a pre-school CDA credential program upon hire to be

completed within 2 years of hire or enrolled in program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE or related field to be

completed within 2 years of hire.* At least 2 years of experience working with preschool children preferred.

• Associate's degree in child development or early childhood or related field*
• Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education, or related field*
  
  

Require completion of CPR/First Aid within a month of hire.

Willingness to work towards any additional credentials needed to move to the next

level in the position, this may include continued education.

• State requirements may vary, individual must meet requirements for state in which they are employed.
• Degree in a related field is defined as an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in a field other than
  
  

child development or early childhood education that either includes or is supplemented by twelve (12)

college credits in child development, early childhood, or equivalent coursework focusing on children birth

to age five. At least 3 of those credits must be in an infant toddler or preschool focused foundations course

in child development.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions

• Work is performed mostly inside the facility.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.
• Riding in a bus for prolonged periods of time with noise and vibration.
• Moving through the Center and classrooms. Ability to respond to quickly changing situations in a safe
  
  

manner.

• Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt
• Must have a willingness to work towards any additional credentials needed to move to the next level
  
  

in the position, this may include continued education. Where applicable, conduct home visits to

customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe environments, climb stairs.

• Where applicable, conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe
  
  

environments, climb stairs.

• Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we are providing the
  
  

services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.

Background Checks

• All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area
  
  

of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required

and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check.

Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry,

and the Sex Offender Registry.

Positions that Require Driving

• Telamon Corporation / TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related
  
  

duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000

each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The

insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee's personal vehicle.

• Telamon Corporation/TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a
  
  

satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.

• Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits Summary

• Competitive pay with annual reviews
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday to be used at employee's discretion
• 1 paid employee wellness day
• Life insurance, 100% covered by employer
• Vision and Dental insurance options
• Paid personal leave accrued every hour worked and updated each pay period
• Paid training, professional development and tuition support assistance opportunities
• Family Medical Leave and Parental Leave options
• Paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• Longevity Awards
• Recognition and reward platform
• Employee assistance program
• Dependant/day care spending account
• Medical spending account (medical flex)
• Retirement plan with employer contributions at no cost to employee
• Basic life insurance at no cost to employee
• Disability insurance
• Low cost dental and vision coverage
• Two different medical plan options, including options with and without Health Saving
  
  

Accounts (HSA) and options to include employe, spouse, and dependent children