Early Care and Education Teacher Assistant

POSITION: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

STATUS: Full-time

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; 8 hour shift between 6:30am-6pm

Evenings and weekends as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20