Teacher Assistant/Aide- PART TIME CLOSER

Child Care Resources Inc; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child care is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director in creating a safe and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include implementing educational activities, maintaining classroom order, and communicating with parents. The role requires strong teamwork and communication skills, along with a commitment to child development. Benefits include paid holidays, training programs, and no weekend shifts.

Benefits

12 paid holidays

Incentive Programs

Paid Training

Bonuses

Accrued Paid Time Off

No weekends

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily structured activities.
• Manage cleanliness and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain communications with Lead Teachers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Summary

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. We are looking for lunch floaters who are willing to work from 10-2 to support our classrooms while the students are eating lunch and resting.

Duties

• Actively engage in daily structured activities.
• Manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with Lead Teachers through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transitions between activities.
• 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 child care 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.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Prior childcare experience

Benefits

12 paid holidays

Incentive Programs

Paid Training

Bonuses

Accrued Paid Time Off

No weekends

8 Hour shifts Monday -Friday