Teacher Assistant

Memorial Hospital; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un poste de 'Childcare Provider' au sein d'un centre de soins d'enfants. Vous serez responsable de fournir des soins de qualité et d'éduquer des enfants âgés de 6 semaines à 5 ans, tout en travaillant sous la supervision d'un enseignant qualifié. Ce rôle implique d'assurer un environnement positif et stimulant pour les enfants, tout en collaborant avec une équipe dévouée.

Qualifications

• Âge minimum de 18 ans requis.
• Détenir un diplôme de lycée ou un GED.
• Certificat de manipulation des aliments requis ou à obtenir.

Responsibilities

• Assurer des normes de garde d'enfants de haute qualité.
• Assister l'enseignant dans tous les aspects de la gestion de la classe.
• Interactions positives avec les enfants pour promouvoir l'estime de soi.

Skills

Émotionnelle maturité

Compétences d'écoute

Compétences organisationnelles

Compétences interpersonnelles

Compétences en communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler Certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Performs a variety of tasks related to the general care and education of children of ages 6 weeks – 5 years old under the direction of a qualified supervising teacher. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain, at all times, high quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist teacher in all aspects of classroom management.
• Performs quality care of children in accordance with expected standards.
• Provides nurturing interactions that promote and encourage positive self-esteem in each child.
• Utilizes developmentally appropriate educational practices to promote life skills.
• Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Willow Grove Childcare, Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Directors.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Represent the center in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively staff, students and their families.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently hold Food Handler Certificate or ability to obtain
• Active CPR certification or ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a daycare or early childhood center

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Emotional maturity when working with children.
• Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
• Thorough understanding of childcare center operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Knowledge and implementation of Illinois child care guidelines and state licensing.
• Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers.
• Desire to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Regularly: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Regularly: Work with frequent interruptions.
• Occasionally: Prolonged and irregular hours
• Frequently: Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Regularly: Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
• Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Hours: 8 hour shifts (may vary between 7:30am-4:00pm)

Mandatory: Attach unofficial transcript to your online application (below)