What are the responsibilities and job description for the EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT position at SPANISH COMMUNITY CENTER?
POSITION: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT
STATUS: Both part-time and full-time available
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Early Care and Education Program Director and/ or Assistant Director
PAY RATE: $20
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Early Care and Education Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with educational activities and exercises, and helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere. This position will promote the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children ages 2-5 enrolled in the program.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Assist in the instruction of children ages 2-3 and/or 3-5
● Collaborate with teachers to assess and document the development of each child
● Work with each child to promote their individual learning goals
● Supervise creative play, activities, and peer interactions throughout the day
● Provides basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming and changing diapers
● Conduct daily health checks for each child, record attendance, and collect parent signatures
● Assist in planning and preparing activities per Lead Teacher’s direction
● Decorate, rearrange, and maintain the classroom refreshed and relevant
● Perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and organizing supplies and materials
● Maintain positive and clear communication with Lead Teachers and Program Directors
● Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff and the community
● Participate in staff meetings to consult on program planning, goal setting and implementation, and planning for individual children
● Embrace SCC’s philosophy, teaching style, and behavior management techniques
● Perform other job-related duties as needed as or assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
● Must be at least 18 years of age or older
● TB test and physical examination
● Submit to criminal history and sex registry background checks
● CPR and first aid certification
● Food Handlers Training Certificate
● Must meet and follow all DCFS licensing standards
● Must participate in 15 clock hours per year of training through courses or workshops relating to early childhood education
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● High school diploma, GED or an associate’s degree in childhood development or early childhood education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bilingual in English and Spanish
● Two (2) years of related experience
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● Ability to effectively engage children and parents of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds
● Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures as well as operation and use of computer hardware, software and network systems including, MS Office suite, Word and Excel
WORK SCHEDULE:
M-F; eight hour shift between 6:30am-6pm
Evenings and weekends as needed
Salary : $20
