Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Here is the rewritten job summary: Embracing a spirit of collaboration and mutual support, the Teacher Assistant joins a dynamic team to enrich the early childhood experience. Reporting to the Teacher and Director, the successful candidate will focus on fostering a nurturing environment, design and execute engaging educational activities, and establish strong partnerships with children, parents, and staff. By observing, documenting, and sharing children's interests and progress, the Teacher Assistant plays a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and lifelong learning.

What You'll Do

• Minimum of 1year of professional childcare experience.
• Bilingual-English/Spanish- is a plus but not required.
• 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.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development