Child Care Teacher Assistant

Monday - Friday, variable day shifts available between the hours of 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Full Time | $16.35/hr.
Weekends and holidays off

Location:

Durant Child Development Center I & II

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program.

You will report to the Center Manager.

• You will monitor the safety and manage behavior of children in classroom, bus, playground.
• Help set up the environment (indoor/outdoor for the activities of the day.
• Help prepare and teach Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual developmental needs.
• You will observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas.
• Attend parent meetings, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist children during meals.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Maintain a commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate.
• Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications
• Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, patient in case of emergency situations and difficult situations
• Perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking.
• 1+ years of experience working with children