What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Nursery position at White Oak Christian Academy?
Summary
Must have a love for working with children. Must be dependable and punctual. Will need to work flexible hours as needed between 8am and 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Must have at least one year of experience working with Infants ages 6 weeks to 18 months
The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers 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 Lead Teacher in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. 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.
Duties
Requirements
Benefits
Full-Time available after 90 day probationary period
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Must have a love for working with children. Must be dependable and punctual. Will need to work flexible hours as needed between 8am and 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Must have at least one year of experience working with Infants ages 6 weeks to 18 months
The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers 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 Lead Teacher in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. 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.
Duties
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- 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
- 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.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Willing to work closing hours
- Available Monday thru Friday
Benefits
Full-Time available after 90 day probationary period
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
