Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide, Infants

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Ensures a nurturing and engaging environment for infants by supporting teachers and directors in daily activities, fostering a safe and caring atmosphere that promotes children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Collaborates with the team to develop and implement activities that meet the unique needs and interests of each child, and effectively communicates with parents regarding their child's progress and interests. Under the guidance of the teacher and director, designs and executes activities that align with developmentally appropriate practices, allowing infants to grow and thrive in a supportive and stimulating environment.

What You'll Do

• 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

• 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 or willing to take CPR/First aid class
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Must love working with young children
• Must be able to work in a busy environment
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs

Benefits

• Child Care Discount
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation time
• Contribution to health care insurance
• 50% off childcare tuition