Childcare Teacher Assistant

Gibsongeneral; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Evansville seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support the head teacher in providing care and education for children. This role involves helping implement educational curricula, ensuring a safe environment, and fostering relationships with families. Ideal candidates will have a CDA credential and a passion for early childhood education, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Onsite children’s care centers

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Payactiv-earned wage benefit

Free access to fitness centers

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• CDA credential preferred; willingness to obtain Associate’s Degree within six months.
• Must acquire 20 hours of professional development annually.

Responsibilities

• Support head teacher in providing care and education for children.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.

Skills

CDA credential

Early Childhood Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Child Care Center West
235 W Iowa St
Evansville, IN 47710, USA

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
• Free access to fitness centers
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Overview

The teacher assistant is a member of the teaching team who supports the head teacher in providing care and education for an assigned group of children. The teacher assistant is responsible for helping implement The Creative Curriculum along with its assessment and documentation system; assisting with supervision of children and communication with parents; and working together to provide a healthy and safe environment that encourages social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development based on the Reggio Approach. When the head teacher is absent, the teacher assistant assumes all duties.

Job Duties include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Work with the head teacher to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
• Support the development of physical and intellectual competence
• Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families
• Ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
• Maintain a commitment to professionalism

Required Certification/License/Experience:

• CDA credential with some teaching experience in an early childhood program preferred; willingness to start a program to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education within six months of employment
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education a plus
• Must acquire 20 hours of professional development annually

Preferred Certification/License/Experience:

• Current CPR/First Aid certification and NAEYC Membership preferred

Keywords: CDA credential, Associate’s Degree, Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid certification

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