What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant/Aide - Early Childhood position at Westbay Children's Center?
About Us
Westbay Community Action, Inc. is a nonprofit, multi-service agency serving the needs of Kent County residents since 1966. We provide people with connections to grow through our services, partnerships, and advocacy efforts.
Summary
Westbay Children’s Center, a program of Westbay Community Action, Inc., has an immediate opening for a Teacher Assistant to assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of the classroom functions. Our Teacher Assistants are in classrooms ranging from infant to preschool. Some duties include planning and implementing activities, teaching, supervising children, and maintaining the classroom environment.
The pay rate for the position is $15/hour and the schedule is Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (40/week).
Westbay offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, 14 paid holidays and a paid day off on your birthday. Other benefits include life, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k with company match.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Teacher’s Assistant certification preferred
- CPR/First Aide certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Complete 24 hours of continuing education annually
- Meet DCYF and BCI criminal background check requirements
- Have required immunizations
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and implementation of classroom activities
- Supervise children at all times and ensure their safety and well-being
- Set up materials for classroom activities
- Perform household maintenance duties to ensure a clean, organized classroom facility
- Assume overall responsibility for children and daily activities in the absence of the teacher
- Assist in engaging parents in meaningful two-way communication
- Share responsibility for the safety and well-being of all children in accordance with DCYF Regulations
Westbay Community Action, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15