Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by 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 be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

• 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.
• 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.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience preferred.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to obtain within 3 months
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., but candidate must have flexibility to work any time between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. as needed

• Knowledge of NAEYC standards
• Familiar with the CT ELDS and CT DOTS

• 12 paid personal days per year
• Paid snow days
• Paid holidays
• Employee contributed 401 (k) plan