What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide position at The Nest Childcare?
The Nest Childcare is looking to hire an assistant teacher for our toddler/ infant group. This position is 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Position is 40 hours a week.
The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. Must have experience working with infants.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- At least one 3-credit college course in Early ed or related fields or completion of the Vermont Fundamentals course. (will hire if need to complete this requirement, but must be completed within one year of employment.)
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check
Nice To Haves
Positive attitude
Flexibility with scheduling
Benefits
After 90 days of employment will receive 30 hours of Sick and 30 hours of vacation time. Also paid for all center scheduled closing days which is total of 16 days or 128 hours.
Salary : $15 - $16