Job Description

Summary

Teacher Assistant support Lead Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for children with and without disabilities. Assists in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. Must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assist in implementing a quality educational program This position floats between two classrooms supporting the teaching teams.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness,and availability of classroom materials.
• Implement IFSP/IEP goals.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Completion of EDU 119
• It-Sids

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• 403(b) with employer contribution and more!

About Us

At the Irene Wortham Early Learning Center, children ages six weeks to pre-k with and without developmental challenges learn, play and grow together in an integrated setting. With small class sizes and low teacher-to-child ratio's we are able to provide high quality care and learning to all children served.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time,

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