Teacher Assistant

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant DEPARTMENT : Childcare

CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules

- Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth

- Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times

- Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs

- Assist with classroom recordkeeping duties as directed by Teacher.

- Report all injuries/accidents to Center Director that occur during shift.

- Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.

- Assist with meal delivery service to children in accordance with Child Care Center standards.

- Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students

- Communicate observations to teacher

- Interact with children during planned activities for the day

- Adhere to procedures in toddler care such as potty-training, nap time, etc.

- Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending tribal, state, and national child care meetings/trainings.

- Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

- High School diploma or GED

- Certificate in early childhood education and care or willing to obtain with 1 year of employment

- Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment

- Knowledge of child development

- Patience, flexibility and love for children

- Strong communication skills

- Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily

- Maintain classroom cleanliness

- Must pass enhanced background check

SUPERVISION :

- Supervised by the Child Care Center Director

SALARY LEVEL :

- Annual Salary Range: $30,555.20 - $40,164.80