Teacher Assistant - Newton

Boston Children's Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time afternoon assistant to support early childhood care in a hospital setting. You will help with setup of activities, supervise play, prepare snacks, and restock areas while assisting teachers to ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children from 12 weeks to 5 years old.

Responsibilities include cleaning toys, participating in group time, and helping close the classroom each day. A cooperative team player with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• The ability to exchange information on factual matters, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting classroom teachers in the care, health, welfare and safety of children 12 weeks - 5 years of age in a group setting.
• Working with a team of teachers, to provide a caring environment where children are safe and secure.
• Cleaning/disinfecting toys per DEEC regulations.
• Setting up afternoon activities/learning centers and engage in play.
• Preparing/serving snack.
• Restocking classroom areas as requested.
• Participating in group/story/circle time.
• Assisting classroom teacher with closing of the classroom each day.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Greet visitors

Communication

Team player

Job description

Position Summary

Clean/disinfect toys per DEEC regulations. Set up afternoon activities/learning centers and engage in play. Prepare/serve snack. Restock classroom areas as requested. Participate in group/story/circle time. Assist classroom teacher with closing of the classroom each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting classroom teachers in the care, health, welfare and safety of children 12 weeks - 5 years of age in a group setting.
• Working with a team of teachers, to provide a caring environment where children are safe and secure.
• Cleaning/disinfecting toys per DEEC regulations.
• Setting up afternoon activities/learning centers and engage in play.
• Preparing/serving snack.
• Restocking classroom areas as requested.
• Participating in group/story/circle time.
• Assisting classroom teacher with closing of the classroom each day.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• The ability to exchange information on factual matters, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

Shift/Hours

• Part time -15/hours per week.
• Shift/hours: 2:30pm - 6:00pm.
• Monday - Friday!

Incentives

• Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000.00

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.