What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Teacher position at Randolph Community Preschool?
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.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Supervision of children during daily activities, meal times, and rest time.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience with young children.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- An understanding of child development.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and fingerprinting
- Successful completion of Fundamentals for Early Childhood, or successful completion of a 3 credit course in child development within the first year of employment.
Benefits
Earned Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Snow Days
Paid Sick Time
Salary : $17 - $20