Teacher Assistant

Acquire4Hire LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the Director in creating a caring, safe environment for children and to assist in activities that enhance education and development. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities under supervision and maintain routines in a supportive classroom setting.

Role requires strong communication with parents, teamwork with staff, and adherence to center policies and state regulations, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Understanding of child development and developmental activities.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must pass background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of classroom materials.
• Communicate regularly withparents and staff about progress and activities.
• Model good hygiene and self-help skills for children.
• Support smooth transitions from home to center each day.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to improve quality of care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare knowledge

Leadership

Education

CPR & First Aid Certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

About This Role

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

About This Role

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.