Job Description
Job Description
Summary
At TSL Roots Early Learning Center we expect classroom assistants to exhibit the following traits :
- Be positive and sensitive to children’s needs
- Prays with and for others
- Acknowledges and respects others’ feelings
- Works cooperatively with others
- Encourages good behavior and corrects inappropriate behavior
- Builds and strengthens positive relationships with children, parents, other staff members, and volunteers
- High energy and the ability to build and strengthen positive relationships with children, parents, other staff members, and volunteers
Duties
An assistant teachers at TSL Roots Early Learning Center :
Assists the classroom teacher in supervising and managing the children under their careInteracts with, initiates, and encourages children in daily activitiesHelps manage children's behavior using a Christ-centered, positive, and consistent approachFollows a basic schedule providing for the spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of childrenHelps children grow and become independentAssists the teacher in other ways as neededHelps build and support a caring teamMaintains medical logs accurately and makes appropriate use of incident reportsMaintains a high level of cleanliness and sanitation in roomHelp ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.Follow all center policies and state regulations.Requirements
To follow state licensing guidelines, we require that classroom assistants :
Must be 18 years of ageHave a high school diploma or equivalentUndergo and pass a background check.Undergo and pass a pre-employment physical exam and tuberculosis (TB) skin test within 6 months prior to beginning employmentEarn and biennially maintain their certification in CPR, AED, and first aid prior to or within 90 days after beginning employmentComplete all state-required child care training prior to or within 90 days after beginning employment2 years working with childrenBenefits
Paid time off, holiday pay, salary based on experience and education, paid meetings and training, childcare discounts