Assistant Preschool Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in child care seeks a Teacher Assistant to support educators and create a nurturing environment for children. Responsibilities include implementing educational activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the classroom. Ideal candidates will have child care experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Insurance

Retirement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional child care experience required.
• High energy and ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and engaging children.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of classroom materials.
• Communicate progress to parents regularly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Infant/Child CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.S/hemust be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.

Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.

Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.

Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.

Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.

Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.

High energy.

Ability to work well with others.

Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

A strong understanding of child development.

Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Must clear full background check.

Must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the SC Early Learning Standards

Benefits

• Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid time off in the Spring, Summer and Winter. (After completion of a 90 day probationary period.)