Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

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 Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• 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, state licensing and MO Accreditation standards.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a clean environment. Staff are responsible for keeping their rooms clean, performing routine "household" cleaning tasks

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) college credit hours in any subject, or be willing to attain the needed educational requirements of college courses in early childhood education/youth education or CDA Credential
• 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.
• 18 training hours each year (occasionally outside of work time)
• Participate in and help plan 4 family events to enrich the center/home connection.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. We will help you get this training if needed
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Become a member of MOPD system

Benefits

Board Paid Health Insurance
Board Paid Life Insurance
Retirement Fund
Eleven paid personal/sick days off during the school year
Five paid holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Good Friday
Education and experience are considered in determining pay.