Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resources Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with 4% match

Paid holidays

PTO 120 hours

Career development

Job summary

Clayton Early Childhood Center in Oak Knoll Park is seeking fun, engaging teacher assistants to join our team. You will support classrooms working four 10-hour days (Tue-Fri, 7:30am-6pm) across three age groups: toddler, 1-2, and 4-5, in collaboration with Lead Teachers.

We focus on building positive relationships, developmentally appropriate activities, and safe, high-quality early childhood services. Requires teamwork, good communication, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs; CPR/First Aid and CDA

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Verbal & Written

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• First-year employees receive 120 hours of PTO
• 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
• Daily 1 hour lunch break (30 minutes paid)
• Referral bonus

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent