Teacher Assistant/Aide

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Teacher Assistant plays a vital role in creating a nurturing environment for children and supporting Teachers and the Director. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to ensure a high-quality educational experience. Responsibilities include assisting in implementing a quality educational program, developing positive relationships with children and their parents, and reporting on children's progress to staff and parents.

• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through modeling desired behaviors and maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Actively engage with children in activities, manage classroom materials, and ensure smooth transitions from home to child care.
• Maintain frequent and informal communication with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress.
• Support Teachers in implementing curricula activities and encouraging children's participation.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations, and contribute to the center's continuous quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to stay up-to-date with best practices and industry standards.

• Must clear full background check, pass health screening and complete OEC training.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and mobility.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• An understanding of child development.