Child Care Teacher Assistant

Monday - Friday, variable day shifts available between the hours of 6:30 AM -

5:30 PM

Full Time | $16.35/hr Weekends and holidays off Location: Durant Child Development Center 1 & 2. Job Summary: Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program. You will report to the Center Manager. Primary Tasks: * You will monitor the safety and manage behavior of children in classroom, bus, playground.

• Help set up the environment (indoor/outdoor for the activities of the day.
• Help prepare and teach Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual

developmental needs. * You will observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas.

• Attend parent meetings, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist children during meals.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements: * Maintain a commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate. * Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications * Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, patient in case of emergency situations and difficult situations * Perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking. * 1+ years of experience working with children