PreSchool Teacher Aide

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

Job summary

North Central Missouri College seeks a Teacher Assistant to aid the lead teacher in child development and center operations. The role involves supporting developmental experiences, supervising Head Start children, and maintaining center records in a collaborative setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with CDA/college preferred, ability to lift 40–50 pounds, and passing a background check. Training and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CDA or some college preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background screening.
• Must obtain/maintain CDA within two years from date of hire.
• Maintain current health requirements (annual TB test and physical).
• Lift 40–50 pounds as part of the job duties.
• Ability to communicate with children and families with kindness and respect; work as a team; take direction; apply positive behavior support techniques; use curriculum with fidelity; assist with assessments and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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 applicable to duties.
• Performs other duties related to center activities as may be assigned by the teacher.

Skills

Communication with families

Time management

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Positive behavior support

Curriculum fidelity

Assessments & recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or some college preferred

Maintain CDA within two years from hire

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.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED AND CONDITIONS:

a. 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.

b. Assists the teacher in managing the operation of the center.

c. Assists in the supervision of Head Start children.

d. Reinforces positive behavior by maintaining consistent limits and realistic expectations,

anticipating problems, redirecting children, and promoting each child’s self-esteem.

e. Assists parents and volunteers as needed and as directed by the teacher.

f. Assists in maintaining records at the center as directed by the teacher.

g. Performs janitorial duties at the center as directed by the teacher.

h. Engages in a variety of specific tasks related to child development as directed by the teacher.

i. Performs all duties in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork with other staff members.

j. Participates in workshops, in-service training opportunities, and formal education classes as

planned and considered applicable to the execution of work duties.

k. 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.