Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Early Learning and in collaboration with the lead teacher, the teacher assistant is responsible for aiding the lead teacher with the overall success of the classroom.This involves preparation for the various daily activities, assisting the children in appropriate participation in the planned activities, and maintaining the overall organization and cleanliness of the classroom.Supports the principles of Creative Curriculum and developmental appropriate practice.

Duties

1.Understands and supports the school’s mission, philosophy, and vision.

2.Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding employees and child care.

3.Complies with all state licensing regulations, including supervision of children.

4.Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to learningand is based on the principles of “Creative Curriculum”.

5.Collaborates with the lead teacher in development and implementation of weekly lesson plans, which are based on needs and interests of the students.

6.Effectively transitions students to and from classroom and out of classroom activities.

7.Effectively communicates with lead teacher, supervisor and other members of the childcare team.Provides feedback to lead teacher concerning needs of children and parents.

8.Establishes and maintains an effective and professional relationship with parents.Provides parents with updated information on their child / children and school activities.

9.In collaboration with the lead teacher, establishes and maintains appropriate standards of behavior for students, which is conducive to a learning environment.Actively supports behavior management plans, when established.

10.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of the students.Appropriately reports and documents student incidents and injuries.

11.Assists with the feeding, toileting, and other personal needs of the children. This may include lifting children up to 50 lbs on to a changing table.

12.Assists in the documentation of daily activity in Tadpoles for parents.

13.Participates in the daily cleanup of the room, sanitizing of toys, tables, and diaper changing stations.

14.Maintains classroom supplies and equipment and keeps in good order.Assists lead teacher in ordering new or replacement supplies.

15.Participates in in-services and continuing education programs to meet professional growth goals and licensing guidelines of 12 clock hours per year.

16.Respects and maintains confidentiality of information about the students and families.

17.Quarterly refresh of classroom bulletin board.

18.Performs other duties as assigned by lead teacher or supervisor.

Requirements

1.Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or have completed and passed high school equivalency exam.

2.Able to work a flexible schedule and hours depending on the needs of the center.

3.Self-motivated and able to follow through on assigned tasks with minimal direction or re-direction.

4.Sincere love for young children.

5.Sincere interest and comfortable working with children who have special needs.

6.Willingness and ability to be successfully trained in CPR, first aide or other areas required fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.

7.Ability to work, collaboratively, with all child care team members and early childhood therapy specialists.

8.Work experience in a child care setting and / or special needs children is preferred.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision offered for full time employees.