Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)

Job description
Seeking to employ a full time teacher assistant for the pre-k 4 class. The shift is from 8:30 to 5:30. Monday through Friday. Must have knowledge and understanding of age-appropriate expectations for this age group.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Offer aid to children when needed and in a timely manner
• Prepare and execute lesson plans and activities to reflect ESDS curriculum
• Facilitate individual and small group work so that students can enjoy a more specialized learning experience.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Work with children to improve both their academic and social skills
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support our centers success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Monitor duties to ensure that student injuries are avoided and equipment is not damaged or used improperly.

Qualifications


Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have at least one year experience as a head teacher with experience in lesson planning appropriate lessons for the specific ages of the children in the group.
• Must understand how to develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills apporpriate for this age group
• Possess a basic understanding of child development
• Have good classroom management skills
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English, fluently
• Engage children in activities through the use of a multitude of modes: animated story telling, singing songs, an energetic presence, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20 per hour dependent on degree, certification, and experience as related to daycare

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• It is clear that this is a full time position, 8:30 to 5:30, every day, Monday through Friday.

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person