Teacher Assistant-Full-Time

Description

Job Title: Teacher Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Possible shifts to offer:

6:45am-3:00pm

8:00am-5:00pm

10:00am-6:00pm

$16.00-$18.90 Based on education and years of exp.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teacher Assistant to create a nurturing and supportive environment for children. The ideal candidate will foster a safe space for children to explore their independence while collaborating with team members to implement engaging programs that cater to individual and group developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a nurturing and loving environment that encourages children to feel safe and explore independence.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement programs that meet the diverse developmental needs of children.
• Utilize children's enthusiasm for learning by offering numerous opportunities for play and exploration.
• Monitor transition times between activities and establish routines to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as directed by teachers, including attendance, medication, incident reports, behavioral observations, meal counts, updated emergency information, and development logs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of child development principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and needs of children.

We welcome applicants who are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all children.

Requirements

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Stands, sits, and moves while supervising children indoors and outdoors.
• Walks with children on walks and field trips.
• Sits during paperwork, observation, and meals/snacks.
• Lifts/carries children up to 35 lbs.
• Reaches and handles supplies for meals and activities.
• Pushes/pulls furniture as needed.
• Stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls to interact at child level.
• Communicates clearly with children and staff; reads stories aloud.
• Hearing required for reading materials, reports, observing injuries, and giving first aid.
• Clear vision needed to monitor play and development.
• Follows all Health & Safety policies and responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions:

• Primarily indoor classroom setting.
• Outdoors daily for play, walks, games, and field trips (except in extreme weather).

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience working with young children (e.g., nannying, camp counseling, vacation programs, family daycare, or extensive babysitting).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Understanding of child developmental stages.
• Ability to create a nurturing and comforting environment.
• Open to professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• CPR & First Aid certified (training provided post-hire).
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions (training provided).
• USDA meal service monitoring knowledge (training provided).

Other Facts:

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, excluding designated holidays.
• Reports To: Lead Teacher

Salary Description

$33,280