Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Child Care Resources Inc; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center is looking for a Teacher Assistant to help create a nurturing environment for children. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, maintaining classroom materials, and communicating with parents. Ideal candidates will have experience in child care and strong interpersonal skills, along with CPR and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation.
• Engage in activities; maintain classroom materials cleanliness.
• Communicate with parents through discussions and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of child development

Education

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development

Job description

Summary

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 Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

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.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• 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.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multitask
• Experience caring for infants 6 weeks to 13 months
• Knowledge of Frogstreet Infant Curriculum
• CDA (Child Development Associate)
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development
• Minimum 2 years of experience caring for infants in a licensed child care facility or home