Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide/Teacher SUBSTITUTE

Child Care Resources Inc; Village of Gowanda (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Substitute to support teachers and enhance the educational environment for children. This role involves creating a caring atmosphere, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and fostering positive relationships with children and their parents. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. If you are dedicated to improving the quality of care and education for children, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Understanding child development is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and encourage children's participation.
• Maintain communication with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Child Development Understanding

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Summary

The Substitute 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 Substitute observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Substitutes 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.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.