What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant - Quincy, Weymouth & Randolph position at South Shore Stars?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
As a member of the South Shore Stars teaching team, the Teacher Assistant helps ensure that each child's developmental needs are met.
The Teacher Assistant will substitute for Preschool Center Staff and provide classroom support and assistance as needed. This position will be a Floating Teacher's Assistant, and travel between our Weymouth, Randolph and Quincy Preschools, so you must have reliable transportation to go between these sites. This full-time position will be primarily covering vacations, time off and leaves of absences in our preschool and early childhood centers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work a flexible schedule to meet staffing requirements of the Center.
- Participate in implementing curriculum and classroom activities.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining classroom environment, equipment, and materials.
- Monitor children's activities individually and in groups.
- Confer with other center staff regarding educational and social progress.
- Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training and supervision as required.
- Help organize and attend Center parent meetings and other Center events.
- Refer concerns expressed by parents to appropriate teacher and share observations regarding parent-child interactions.
- Prepare breakfast and snacks.
- All other assigned duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
Reports to : Center Director
Benefits :
Equal Opportunity Employer
South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.
Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.
Four core goals form the foundation of our work :
At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on : Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.
South Shore Stars Inc is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled
