Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Acquire4Hire; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick/VAC A Days

Holidays Off

Paid Training

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Teacher Assistant in Rome, Georgia who will support teachers and the director in creating a safe environment for children. This role involves engaging in activities, maintaining communication with parents, and implementing developmentally appropriate practices.

The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of childcare experience and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid sick days, holidays off, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities.
• Engage in activities and manage classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Child development understanding

Leadership

Organizational skills

First Aid certification

Education

TCC, CDA, Associates In ECE

Job description

About This Role

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 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

• TCC, CDA, Associates In ECE

Benefits

• Paid Sick/VAC A Days
• Holidays Off
• Paid Training