Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Acquire4Hire; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free schooling

Job summary

Lil Life Early Learning Childcare in Washington is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director for children from birth to age five. This role focuses on a caring, safe environment and participation in developmentally appropriate activities to enhance early education.

You will document children's interests, communicate with parents, and help with daily transitions. CPR/First Aid certification and background checks are required, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work well with others in a team.
• Understanding of child development and early learning principles.
• High energy and ability to manage classroom activities.
• Leadership and organizational skills are valued.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and activities to engage children.
• Maintain classroom materials and ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Communicate with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Model good hygiene and self-help skills for children.
• Support smooth daily transitions from home to the center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations; participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Child development understanding

Education

Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

About This Role

Lil Life Early Learning Childcare. Is looking to hire a teacher and aide for the following ages birth --5 years. 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 developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interests and progress, and relays that information 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 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.

Benefits

• free schooling