Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant

Acquire4Hire; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare agency is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for children. The ideal candidate will foster positive relationships, assist with daily activities, and maintain a clean learning environment while ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurances (20% employee and 80% employer paid)

$25,000 Life Insurance Policy

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance paid by the agency

Employee Assistance Program

IRA retirement plan during 3rd year of employment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Child care experience preferred but not required.
• Willing to take CPR and First Aid certification upon hire.
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of curricula activities and encourage children's participation.
• Manage cleanliness and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.

Skills

Ability to work well with others

Understanding of child development

High energy

Education

Preschool CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Summary

The Teacher Assistant are responsible for assisting in implementation of developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Develops positive relationships with the children and their families and assists with observations and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to the teacher.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• 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

• Child care experience preferred but not required.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (or be willing to take upon hire).
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  
  

Nice To Haves

Preschool CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood preferred OR be willing to enroll in a program working towards earning an associate degree in Early Childhood or Preschool CDA.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurances ( 20% employee and 80% employer paid)

$25,000 Life Insurance Policy paid by the agency.

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance pad by the agency

Employee Assistance Program

IRA retirement plan during 3rd year of employment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance