Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is looking for a Teacher Assistant in Canton, Georgia, to support the Teacher in creating a caring and safe environment for children. The ideal candidate will assist in implementing curricula activities and engage with children to improve the quality of education. Responsibilities include managing classroom materials, ensuring smooth transitions for children, and maintaining professional development. Candidates must have strong communication skills, an understanding of child development, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have High energy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation.
• Engage in activities; manage cleanliness of classroom materials.
• Help ensure smooth daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Excellent leadership and organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of child development

Job description

Overview

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teacher 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/he must 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. The Teacher Assistant is 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, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• 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

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.