Teacher Assistant

Mochildcareaware; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

120 hours PTO first year

401K with 4% match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Clayton Early Childhood Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support three classrooms (Toddler, 1-2, and 4-5) during 10-hour educator days off. The role emphasizes building positive relationships with students and families, and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.

You will supervise, assist with the Creative Curriculum, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment across multiple age groups in a historic Oak Knoll Park setting.

Qualifications

• Works well with others, good communication, both oral and written.
• Basic computer/technology skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move safely in classroom environments.
• Must pass background checks and TB tests.

Responsibilities

• Engage in active supervision to ensure the safety of all children
• Care for each child’s needs
• Support the implementation of the Creative Curriculum through developmentally appropriate activities
• Change diapers, encourage self-help, and model appropriate behaviors
• Assist in maintaining room cleanliness and organization
• Able to support all age groups as needed

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

CDA in Infant, Toddler or Preschool

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Certification in Infant/Child CPR & First Aid

Tools

Computer/technology skills

Job description

About This Role

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young children? Do you enjoy helping children learn through play? Clayton Early Childhood Center, located in Oak Knoll Park, is looking for fun and engaging teacher assistants to join our excellent team of educators.

We are seeking an individual to support our classrooms working four, 10-hour days (Tuesday-Friday, 7:30am-6pm). This is an extremely unique position, providing support between three classrooms when their 10-hour educators have their days off. CECC's program puts a heavy focus on building positive relationships with students and families, establishing the building blocks of learning, and providing ample opportunity to discovery. These three classrooms are a toddler room, a 1-2's classroom, and a 4-5's classroom.

Teacher Assistants collaborate with Lead Teachers to implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. They are an intricate part of the classroom, ensuring children are safe and receiving high-quality early childhood services.

Clayton Early Childhood Center is located in an old home in Oak Knoll Park.

What You'll Do

• Engage in active supervision to ensure the safety of all children
• Care for each child’s needs
• Support the implementation of the Creative Curriculum through developmentally appropriate activities by engaging children in learning
• Change diapers, encourage self-help, and model appropriate behaviors
• Assist in maintaining room cleanliness and organization
• Able to support all age groups as needed

Requirements

• Works well with others, good communication, both oral and written
• Basic computer/technology skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, use stairs, and get up and down from the floor frequently
• Must pass background check, fingerprinting, and child abuse and neglect registry
• Obtain physical and TB test

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience working with young children in a childcare setting
• Certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid
• CDA in Infant, Toddler or Preschool, Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• First-year employees receive 120 hours of PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Full-covered benefits (i.e. short & long term disability, life insurance)
• 401K with 4% match
• Paid holidays, including break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
• Paid professional developmentDaily 1 hour lunch break (30 minutes paid)
• Referral bonus