Teacher Assistant

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant DEPARTMENT: Childcare

CLASSIFICATION**:** Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules

• Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth

• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times

• Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs

• Assist with classroom recordkeeping duties as directed by Teacher.

• Report all injuries/accidents to Center Director that occur during shift.

• Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.

• Assist with meal delivery service to children in accordance with Child Care Center standards.

• Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students

• Communicate observations to teacher

• Interact with children during planned activities for the day

• Adhere to procedures in toddler care such as potty-training, nap time, etc.

• Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending tribal, state, and national child care meetings/trainings.

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED

• Certificate in early childhood education and care or willing to obtain with 1 year of employment

• Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment

• Knowledge of child development

• Patience, flexibility and love for children

• Strong communication skills

• Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily

• Maintain classroom cleanliness

• Must pass enhanced background check

SUPERVISION :

• Supervised by the Child Care Center Director

SALARY LEVEL :

• Annual Salary Range: $30,555.20 - $40,164.80