PreSchool Teacher Aide

North Central Missouri College; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Teacher Assistant to aid the teacher in child development and center management. The role reports to the lead teacher and is full-time, non-exempt, on-site at the Chillicothe campus.

Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, field trips, and center operations, while upholding safety and professional conduct. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CDA or college coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CDA or some college preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal background screening.
• Obtain/maintain CDA within two years of hire.
• Maintain annual health requirements including TB test and physical.
• Lift 40–50 pounds.
• Communicate with children and families with kindness and respect, follow teacher direction, and support curriculum fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning, executing, and evaluating developmental experiences for children in the classroom and related spaces.
• Help manage the operation of the center and supervise Head Start children.
• Reinforce positive behavior and guide children toward self-esteem.
• Assist parents and volunteers as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain center records as directed by the teacher.
• Perform janitorial duties as directed; support center activities and teamwork.
• Participate in workshops and training opportunities to improve work duties.
• Perform other duties related to center activities as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Teamwork

Communication with families

Time management

Recordkeeping

Positive behavior support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA preferred

Tools

Electronic records

Job description

Description

This is a non-exempt position responsible for aiding the teacher in child development and center management. The Teacher Assistant directly reports to the lead teacher.

Job Type

Full-time

Examples Of Work Performed And Conditions

• Assists the teacher in planning, executing, and evaluating developmental experiences of the children in the classroom and lunchroom, on the playground, and on field trips.
• Assists the teacher in managing the operation of the center.
• Assists in the supervision of Head Start children.
• Reinforces positive behavior by maintaining consistent limits and realistic expectations, anticipating problems, redirecting children, and promoting each child’s self-esteem.
• Assists parents and volunteers as needed and as directed by the teacher.
• Assists in maintaining records at the center as directed by the teacher.
• Performs janitorial duties at the center as directed by the teacher.
• Engages in a variety of specific tasks related to child development as directed by the teacher.
• Performs all duties in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork with other staff members.
• Participates in workshops, in-service training opportunities, and formal education classes as planned and considered applicable to the execution of work duties.
• Performs other duties related to center activities as may be assigned by the teacher.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; CDA or some college preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background screening successfully
• Required to obtain/maintain a (CDA) Child Development Associate Certificate within two years from the date of hire
• Required to maintain current health requirements of an annual T.B. Tine and physical
• Be able to lift 40 - 50 pounds
• Must have necessary skills to: communicate with children and families with kindness and respect; manage time appropriately; work as a team with adults; receive instructional direction from the teacher; practice positive behavior support techniques effectively; utilize curriculum to fidelity; assist with assessments and electronic recordkeeping.