Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities Use best practices in early childhood education to meet the care and learning needs of children Maintain an active, functional, appropriate, inclusive environment Maintain current health and safety practices, including safe diapering and toileting Adhere to the Code of Ethical Conduct of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Assist with the creation and implementation of the curriculum Interact with preschool students to encourage learning through play Assure developmental appropriateness of activities, equipment, and supplies within the program Assist with development and delivery of programming, including well‑prepared daily activities Prepare and care for classroom and playground as needed and/or requested Assist with coordination and running of community field trips; assist with transition across educational environments Apply positive methods of guidance and problem solving Demonstrate organizational skills in independently managing work and related responsibilities Duties involve lifting toddlers and preschool age children Prepare and lead group and individual activities Use behavior consistent with strong environmental awareness and the ability to differentiate immediate needs of the children/program Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Associates Degree in ECE, Child Development, or related field, or equivalent, preferred (at least 1 year experience in related field preferred) Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential reflective of the age group of children they are supporting preferred Must have qualifications equivalent to a CDA, which is 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education preferred Experience with preschool-aged children preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr