PreSchool Teacher Aide

North Central Missouri College; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Teacher Assistant to aid the lead teacher in child development and center management. The assistant will support planning and implementing developmental experiences across classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips.

You will help with supervision, behavior support, and parent/volunteer coordination, while maintaining records and assisting in training opportunities for staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CDA or some college preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background screening.
• Required to obtain/maintain a CDA within two years from hire.
• Maintain health requirements: annual TB skin test and physical.
• Lift 40–50 pounds as needed.
• Excellent communication with children and families; teamwork with adults; follow teacher guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning, executing, and evaluating developmental experiences for children.
• Assist in managing the operation of the center and supervising Head Start children.
• Support in daily classroom activities, lunchroom, playground, and field trips.
• Reinforce positive behavior and maintain consistent expectations.
• Help with records, parent/volunteer coordination, and center housekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child interaction

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA preferred

Job description

Description This is a non-exempt position responsible for aiding the teacher in child development and center

Job Type Job Type Full-time 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

• 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.