Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide, Infants

Acquire4Hire; Candia (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teacher Assistant at a leading educational center in Candia supports teachers by creating a caring environment and assisting with educational activities. This role requires excellent communication skills and a passion for child development while involving close interaction with parents and children.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation time

Contribution to health care insurance

3% Retirement contribution

Qualifications

• High energy and ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of child development essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities.
• Encourage participation by children and manage classroom materials.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions and reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Organization

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

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

• 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 or willing to take CPR/First aid class
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Must love working with young children
• Must be able to work in a busy environment
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation time
• Contribution to health care insurance
• 3% Retirement contribution