Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resources Inc; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director in creating a caring, safe environment. You will observe and document children’s interests and progress and relay information to staff and parents.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities under supervision, work in a team, and promote positive relationships with children and families while adhering to policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience preferred.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to obtain within 3 months
• Must clear full background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and encourage participation by children.
• Engage in activities; manage cleanliness and materials.
• Maintain communications with parents through informal discussions.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through modeling.
• Assist with daily transitions from home to care center.
• Follow center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan for quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Child development knowledge

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director 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. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• 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

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience preferred.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to obtain within 3 months
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., but candidate must have flexibility to work any time between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. as needed