Child Development Center Teacher Assistant

State of South Carolina; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College seeks a Child Development Center Teacher Assistant to support instruction and create a positive learning environment for young learners. The role involves assisting with materials, developmental assessments, and parent communication under the supervision of the Lead Teacher.

The position requires a high school diploma with childcare experience; an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant childcare experience required.
• Preferred degree includes 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing quality instruction and maintaining an effective learning environment for children.
• Assists in selecting resources and designing materials for special needs and evaluating developmental levels.
• Guides children in conflict resolution under the Lead Teacher guidance and communicates with parents as needed.
• Cooperates with the Lead Teacher to implement daily routines and support early childhood students.
• Maintains progress and learning reports and performs daily health checks on children.
• Performs non-routine developmental activities for children with special needs and assists with housekeeping tasks.

Skills

NAEYC Practices

Regulatory Knowledge

Curriculum Design

Communication Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (APS.ECED) or related field (must include 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education) preferred

Job description

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

Job Responsibilities

The Child Development Center Teacher Assistant will perform the following functions:

• Assists in providing quality instruction and maintaining effective learning environment for children in assigned age group/classroom. Assists in selection of resource materials, textbooks, and in designing materials for special needs. Assists in providing on-going evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of children.
• Assists in providing guidance for children in need or in conflict either emotionally or academically. Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, confers with parents on a regular basis or in times of special needs. Assists children in becoming aware of role as member of group.
• Cooperates with Lead Teacher in implementing the daily routine. Assists in working with Early Childhood Development students, participates in special activities to promote Center.
• Assists in maintaining children's progress and learning reports. Assists in performing daily health checks on children.
• Assists with non-routine developmental activities for children with special needs. Performs other duties as required; including housekeeping tasks.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma
• Relevant experience in childcare

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (APS.ECED) or a related field (must include 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education) preferred.
• Minimum 6-months experience working with children.
• Relevant education and experience can be considered. Knowledge of the NAEYC developmentally appropriate practices for child care.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to child care. Knowledge of the principles and methods of NAEYC.
• Knowledge of program design, material development, and classroom presentation techniques.
• Ability to cooperate with lead teacher and others.
• Ability to maintain appropriate discipline in a group situation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, families, employees, and ECD students.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing using Standard English.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, walk, reach and stand on a consistent basis.

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.