What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool - Teacher's Assistant position at Wolfeboro Children's Center?
We are now hiring a Preschool Teacher's Assistant. The Teacher's Assistant supports the Lead teacher, 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 have a love for working with young children, good communication skills, and the ability to work well with others in a team environment. The preferred candidate will contribute to the care, growth and development of the children who attend The Children’s Center. Position to be open immediately.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of learning activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Professionally communicate with families regarding their child's day, including using the classroom tablet to enter daily communications into the Procare app.
- Follow all center policies and NH Childcare Licensing regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
- ECE credits preferred with a minimum of 3 credits in Child Growth and Development or completion of a 2 year Education class in High School
Nice To Haves
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- ProSolutions Health and Safety trainings
- Pyramid Model modules
- NH Childcare Credential
Benefits
Full health and dental coverage, paid sick time, vacation time and holidays, childcare discount, retirement plan, free lunch, tuition assistance
Salary : $15 - $18
