Assistant Teacher

Phoebe Putney Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Child Care Assistant to support classroom teachers and create a nurturing learning environment. In this role, you will assist in daily operations, promote positive interactions among children, families, and staff, and ensure a safe and clean environment. Your knowledge of child development and effective communication will be essential in guiding children and supporting their growth. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while working in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Vocational Technical Degree or CDA required.
• 2+ years experience in child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in daily operations and child care activities.
• Promote a positive environment for children and families.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the child care center.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Teaching Techniques

Communication Skills

Housekeeping

Education

Vocational Technical Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

The Child Care Assistant assists the classroom teachers in all aspects of the program helping create a total learning environment for the individual needs of each child. The assistant is also responsible for classroom, center and equipment cleanliness in order to meet nurturing and physical care responsibilities of the children.

Qualifications:

• Vocational Technical Degree in Certificate (TCC) in a related field, preferably in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) concentration,
• In lieu of a Technical College Certificate (TCC) a valid, current Child Development Associate (CDA) or a valid, current Paraprofessional Certificate with 2 additional years experience (Required)

Work Experience:

• 2+ years Assisting or teaching a group of young children in a child care setting (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Required Certifications Licensures: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) obtained with 1 year of hire,
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check determination (Cogent) Preferred Certifications Licensures: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Essential Functions:

• PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE CENTER:
• Provides direct assistance to teachers and staff as needed.
• Supports the teaching staff, center philosophy, program and the curriculum, assisting with all child care and educational activities.
• Uses appropriate teaching techniques at all times.
• Gives children guidance for the proper care and use of supplies, learning materials, and equipment.
• Understands and knows child's family.
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks.

PROMOTES A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT:

• Promotes a positive environment for children, families and staff.
• Treats all children, families and staff members with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences.
• Maintain appropriate communication with staff, children and families at all times.
• Maintain an open, warm and very professional relationship with all families.

KNOWS ALL HEALTH AND EMERGENCY POLICIES:

• Knows all health and emergency policies of the program and is ready to implement them if necessary.

EXHIBITS PROFICIENT KNOWLEDGE IN EARLY CARE AND LEARNING:

• Exhibits proficient knowledge in early care and learning theories, activities and policies.
• Exhibits knowledge in child development theories and practices.
• Exhibits knowledge in safe and appropriate activites for children.
• Exhibits knowledge in relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.

ENSURES A SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT:

• Ensures safety and security of students while providing a clean environment.
• Ensures safety of all children in assistant's care.
• Maintains a clean child center environment both inside the center and outside.
• Encourages and instructs children in personal hygiene and group health practices.
• Report any suspect child abuse to supervisor.

Additional Duties:

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.