What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Teacher Assistant position at Child Care Associates?
Summary
Duties
Requirements
Nice To Haves
We are looking for a friendly & passionate part-time Teacher Assistant to join our team and support our childcare services classrooms. You must enjoy working with children while building relationships and maintaining safety. If you are compassionate and have an interest in childcare & early childhood education, we want to talk to you!
Starting pay $15/hour! We have accommodating part-time hours with openings in the Fort Worth & Arlington area.
Duties
- Guide children in activities, which promote physical, intellectual, emotional and social development under the supervision of a teacher.
- Help arrange a physical environment in which children can work and play safely.
- Assist children with toileting, meal times, arrange setting for nap time and provide supervision of the children during these periods.
- Prepare or assist with preparing supplies and materials in advance for use by children and prepare the classroom for children's use when transitioning from one activity to another.
- Actively supervise children on playground.
- Assist in maintaining children areas in a neat, sanitary and orderly condition, which may include some cleaning, sweeping and/or mopping in the classroom areas.
- Must participate in 20 hours of training per year in understanding children and improving delivery of childcare services.
- Follow direction of assigned Teacher and perform other duties respective to teaching activities and guiding children as necessary.
- Responsible for interacting and communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Child Development Associate (CDA) required with a high school diploma or equivalent or high school diploma/GED with willingness to earn CDA within 1 year of hire.
- Six months of previous childcare experience is required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with both children and adults.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and complete background check every 24 months.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
Salary : $15
