What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide position at Wawasee Community Schools?
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 interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
- 5:30 am-8:30 am with possible availability from 5:30am-1:30pm
- School year schedule or year-round schedule available
- No late evenings, weekends, or holidays
- CDA paid at 100%
- On-site childcare available
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 a smooth, daily transition from home to the early learning center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Preference 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.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- CDA
- Prior ECE experience
Benefits
- PERF
- Employee Discounts
- No weekends or holidays
- 5:30 am to 8:30 am with possible availability from 5:30am-1:30pm
- CDA paid at 100%
Salary : $18
