Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide, Infants

Child Care Resources Inc; Candia (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established child care center is seeking a passionate Teacher Assistant to support educational activities and foster a nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration skills, and a firm understanding of child development to ensure quality care and education.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation time

Contribution to health care insurance

3% Retirement contribution

Qualifications

• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Maintain cleanliness and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of child development

Education

Infant/child 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