Infant Toddler (ITCS) Teacher Assistant

INFANT TODDLER (ITCS) TEACHER ASSISTANT

FULL TIME – 1 st SHIFT

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE

NO HOLIDAYS OR WEEKENDS

The Growing Years Early Learning Center in Johnstown, offering child care for children from birth through five years of age in a teaching environment that is secure and nurturing, is actively seeking a full time, first shift Infant Toddler (ITCS) Teacher Assistant. This position assists the Infant/Toddler (ITCS) Lead Teacher to implement program planning to include individualized activities for each child in the classroom, ensuring that the highest quality services are provided.

Duties include:

- Assists Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher in reaching program goals as directed.

- Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc.

- Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom according to program procedures.

- Monitor and maintain in good repair materials and equipment used in the classroom according to program policies and procedures.

- Provide services to assigned children ages birth to three years and their families. Maintain accurate records of classroom experiences, family contacts, services to children, food data, etc., as per procedures.

- Ensure that activities, material, etc., are appropriate to the developmental capabilities of each child.

- Implement an individualized developmental program for each child that reflects goals and objectives agreed upon by the family.

- Observe and record child progress through anecdotal records and required assessments.

- Greet each child and parent in a warm, friendly manner as they arrive at the center; facilitates entry into classroom, and separation from parents.

- Make provisions for all children with disabilities so that their special needs are met and their well being is assured.

- Provide a learning environment for children that invites exploration, emphasizes communication, problem solving, stimulates curiosity and the development of new ideas, and maximizes success.

- Provide a variety of appropriate equipment, activities and opportunities to promote the physical development of the children.

- Provide activities and experiences that develop questioning, probing and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.

- Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.

- Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative abilities while promoting process vs. product.

- Provide opportunities that allow children to accomplish tasks on their own. Help each child to know, accept, and take pride in himself, and to develop a sense of independence.

- Assist in feeding infants and serving meals as scheduled or requested and in accordance with established procedures for sanitation and mealtime interaction with children.

- Help children learn to get along with others and encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect among children and adults.

- Provide an environment in which children can learn and practice skills and behaviors which are appropriate and acceptable individually and in a group.

Qualifications:

- High School diploma or equivalent and two years (2,500) hours work-related experience.

- CDA credentials preferred.

- Experience related to the care and development of young children.

Benefits include:

- Competitive Salary

- Choice Benefits Program options include:

Health Insurance

- Short and Long term Disability Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Life Insurance and ADD

- Generous paid time off program (full and part-time team members)

- Seven paid holidays per year (full time)

- Tuition reimbursement

- 401k with Roth Option

- Uniforms supplied based on position

- Discounted child day care program where available

- Continuing Education

Please contact our Human Resources department today at 1-814-696-4571 for more information, submit an application online at www.alsm.org or stop by:

Growing Years Early Learning Center

865 Susquehanna Street

Johnstown, PA 15905

EOE