Infant/ Toddler - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Acquire4Hire; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Children's Center, Inc. is a state-licensed, NAC-accredited early childhood center with four locations in Burlington, WI. We seek a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director, helping create a caring and safe learning environment and assisting in activities to improve education quality.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities, observe and relay children’s progress to staff and parents, and help maintain materials and routines in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• 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 health screening.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Job description

About This RoleThe 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.

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.
• 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.

About Us

Plymouth Children's Center, Inc. is a a state licensed, NAC accredited early childhood center, with four locations in Burlington, Wi. We are committed to providing a safe, happy and healthy environment for the children in our community. We believe that children learn best through a curriculum that builds on children's play. We provide a caring atmosphere that accepts all ethnic backgrounds and all religious beliefs.

Plymouth Children's Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.