Infant/Toddler Teacher Aid

Acquire4Hire; Preston City (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Vision/Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Accrued Personal Time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director in creating a caring, safe learning environment for children. You will assist in implementing a quality program, document children's progress, and relay information to parents and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, developmentally appropriate activities, and ongoing professional development. Shifts are long hours with a consistent weekly schedule, requiring energy, reliability, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Must be energetic and able to engage children.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and parents.
• Dependable and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of child development and needs.
• Demonstrates leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must clear a full background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing 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 transitions from home to the child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.

Skills

High energy

Team player

Dependable and reliable

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Child development understanding

Leadership and organizational skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Background check health screening

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.

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.

Shifts will be 10.5 hours with an unpaid 1/2 hour break. There will be one day off during the week that will stay consistent weekly. Daily shifts will be either 6:30 am to 5 pm or 7:30 am to 6 pm.

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

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Dependable and Reliable
• 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.

Benefits

After 6 month probation period all full time staff become eligible for:

• Dental/Vision/Medical Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Personal Time