Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Child Care Resources Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring work family as a Teacher Assistant at a leading child care organization. This vital role focuses on supporting children and teachers by creating a safe, engaging environment and implementing educational activities. Full-time staff enjoy benefits such as health insurance and paid time off, alongside a positive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Fun work family environment

Qualifications

• Professional child care experience preferred.
• High energy and ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and maintain classroom materials.
• Communicate frequently with parents through discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage good hygiene and smooth transitions for children.

Skills

Child development understanding

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Summary

Come join our work family!

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

• prefer professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification will be provided.
• Must clear full background check.

Benefits

Full time employees are eligible for:

*Health, vision, dental insurance

*paid time off

*holiday pay

a fun work family environment!