Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (2s & 3K)

Middle Tyger Education Center; Lyman (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Closed Major Holidays

Job summary

Middle Tyger Community Center is hiring Teacher Assistants for Two-Year-Old and 3K classrooms. The program focuses on a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, with strong standards and best practices.

You will support teachers with resources, guidance, and family engagement. Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate activities, monitoring progress with GOLD Assessments, and maintaining a positive learning space.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• No conviction of crimes listed in Title 16 and Title 26, Offences against Morality and Decency; contributing to delinquency; child abuse or neglect.
• Good health and ability to work with young children as confirmed by a physician.
• Negative TB Test.
• Fingerprint clearance/SLED check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for their needs and/or problems.
• Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for all children in classroom.
• Monitoring and assessing preschool children using Teaching Strategies GOLD; provide Family-Teacher Conferences.
• Set up the physical environment to meet ECERS-3/ITERS-3 requirements.
• Display pictures, children's artwork, and create classroom bulletin boards.
• Provide a safe, clean, caregiving environment and practices.
• Use Conscious Discipline in handling discipline promptly in an age-appropriate manner.
• Communicating regularly with parents/guardians using Procare.
• Follow policies of This Is My Child and regulations governing the operation of a childcare center per SC DSS.

Education

High School or Equivalent

AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or equivalent

Job description

Middle Tyger Community Center is hiring Teacher Assistants for Two-Year-Old and 3K classrooms. The program focuses on a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, with strong standards and best practices.

You will support teachers with resources, guidance, and family engagement. Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate activities, monitoring progress with GOLD Assessments, and maintaining a positive learning space.