Early Childhood - Teaching Assistant

The Teacher Assistant supports the teaching team in delivering high-quality early childhood education by creating a nurturing environment, engaging in activities, and facilitating parent-teacher communication. S/he observes and documents children's progress, communicates with parents and staff, and assists in implementing developmentally appropriate activities tailored to meet the needs of each child.

• 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.

• 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 must pass health screening.