Early Childhood Assistant: Classroom Support & Growth

Christian Career Center; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Career Center in Fremont, CA is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in meeting children's basic needs and delivering the daily curriculum. You will greet families, assist with activities, help with hygiene, and maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Enrollment in Early Childhood courses is required; prior experience in childcare is helpful, with additional infant/toddler units preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Early Childhood Classes.
• Prior Experience providing care to infants/toddlers and preschool children helpful.
• A Teacher Assistant working with infants shall have three additional units in Infant/Toddler Programs.

Responsibilities

• Greets children and parents/guardians enthusiastically each day.
• Interacts with children through age-appropriate instructional methods, including play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, computer, and physical activities.
• Assists children as necessary to enhance learning skills and help complete age-appropriate assigned projects.
• Assists the Teacher in maintaining the classroom climate and implementing the education curriculum.
• Promotes and fosters each child\'s positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Assists children with general hygiene practices, including diapering, bathroom, and cleanliness needs.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of lesson plans.
• Shares pertinent information, suggestions, or ideas with co-workers regularly.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff, and parents/guardians.
• Performs general classroom cleaning duties, including sweeping the floor after meals, cleaning cots, and chairs, and wiping tables or spills as necessary.

Education

Early Childhood Coursework Enrollment

Job description

Christian Career Center in Fremont, CA is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in meeting children's basic needs and delivering the daily curriculum. You will greet families, assist with activities, help with hygiene, and maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Enrollment in Early Childhood courses is required; prior experience in childcare is helpful, with additional infant/toddler units preferred.