Preschool Teacher Assistant

About This Role

The Clemson Child Development Center (CCDC) is a non‑profit ABC Quality Early Learning Center dedicated to the highest standards in early childhood care and education. Our focus is on the first five years of life— a vital window of opportunity in brain development. The CCDC seeks an Assistant Teacher‑Floater who is a highly self‑motivated individual willing to work hard as part of a team providing the highest quality care and education for children ages six weeks to five years.

The position requires an active, outgoing, kind and committed person who will participate in every aspect of early childhood development and understand the important role of an early childhood educator in the development of a child’s brain and overall health and well‑being. This adaptable, mobile employee works closely with classroom teachers and supports the daily operations of the Center with a solutions‑oriented perspective.

They will employ a high level of professionalism and a willingness to collaborate with other staff in the CCDC School Family, meeting the standards set by DSS, DHEC, CACFP, and the ABC Quality rating scale.

CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Follow all CCDC Employee policies and procedures; request Program Manager clarification as needed
• Follow and support all CCDC Parent policies and procedures; request Program Manager support when necessary
• Substitute in classrooms and provide breaks for teachers when necessary if/when assigned by Supervisor/Program Manager/Executive Director
• Assist in completing and maintaining student attendance and meal records, student/teacher ABC ratios, and DSS tracking sheets
• Effectively utilize PLAYGROUND via iPad to communicate with parents by sharing daily activities, photos, and progress updates
• Effectively utilize CCDC Outlook email and PLAYGROUND to communicate with CCDC administration and other members of CCDC Staff/School Family
• Maintain an active/mobile role in all locations and settings; always remain present and engaged
• Follow classroom schedule, expectations, and lesson plans, implementing age‑appropriate curriculum as assigned (The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers/Preschool, Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears)
• Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues to foster positive contributions to the CCDC School Family and promote a healthy system
• Actively participate in meal service (family‑style meals when possible); guide student behavior in cafeteria or classroom and during clean‑up from meals or snacks
• Actively supervise Outdoor Learning Spaces activity, monitor for safety, and assist children with social interactions using Conscious Discipline principles
• Assist fellow staff to process laundry—wash/dry/fold as needed
• Ensure your classroom has ample supplies for daily operations
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom, screened‑in porch, and outdoor learning spaces while guiding children to take care of equipment, toys, and learning materials
• Follow opening procedures and/or closing procedures as required
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings and required training or teacher workdays
• Attend all CCDC mandatory trainings for Conscious Discipline (CD), Creative Curriculum, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears (HWOT) as assigned

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (will provide if not yet achieved)
• Completion of 15 hours of Health and Safety Training or ECD 101 (will provide if not yet achieved) li> li>
  
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• Highly flexible and willing to change direction when needed
• Familiarity with children of all age groups (6 weeks‑5 years)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must clear full background check per SC DSS requirements
• Must pass health screening per SC DSS requirements
• Must be able to see and/or hear a child in distress up to 25 feet away
• Must be able to lift…