Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Transform the daily experience of children as a Teacher Assistant! Working collaboratively with the teaching team, you will help provide continuity of care for children while fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Through hands-on activities, responsive caregiving, and positive interactions, you will support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. This role includes assisting with daily routines, maintaining a clean and organized classroom, building strong relationships with families, and ensuring that every infant is progressing toward age-appropriate developmental milestones. Your care and dedication will help create a foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Support the lead teacher in providing high-quality care and supervision for infants.
2. Assist with feeding, diapering, nap routines, and daily classroom activities.
3. Create a warm, safe, and engaging learning environment.
4. Observe and support children's developmental progress and milestone achievement.
5. exploration, sensory experiences, and early learning through play.
6. Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
7. Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.

1. Previous experience in school-age care is preferred
2. Must meet all state licensing requirements.
3. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with others.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
7. Complete 20 hours of professional development annually.

Physical Demands:

This is a general description intended for ADA compliance – it is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Benefits of Working with Us: Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract in a school setting; We believe that investing in our employees creates the best experience for children and families. As a Teacher Assistant, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career in early childhood education. If you are passionate about early childhood development and committed to helping infants thrive during their most important years of growth, we want you on our team. You'll work alongside experienced, caring professionals who are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children, families, and staff can succeed together.

Join our positive, collaborative team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children every day!

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Paid professional development and training opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation days
• Paid personal days
• A variety of employer-sponsored insurance options
• Eligibility to participate in the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System (OTRS)
• Supportive leadership and ongoing career development opportunities