Teacher's Assistant

Job in Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 55792, USA

Listing for: Dawning Pt -garrison

Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-10

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 38000 USD Yearly USD 25000.00 38000.00 YEAR

Qualifications

Have experience with young children of some nature.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

First aid and CPR certified.

Interested in lead teaching, internal promotions and long-term goal oriented towards Early Childhood Development field.

First aid and CPR certified.

Have reliable transportation to and from work.

Able to work 8-9 hour shifts or split shift hours (3-4 hours – take a break and return for 3-4 hours).

Committed to teaching, lesson planning, and administrative set-up and mission of learning center.

Able to pass random drug testing, as requested.

Able to personally acquire and purchase a Child Protective Service Background Check and Virginia State Police Background Check.

Able to acquire and fund a negative tuberculosis screening or test.

Able to work part time or full time.

Must relate well to children, have a warm and friendly personality, and be able to work in harmony with other staff members. Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center’s philosophy.

Responsibilities

Assisting the teacher in planning and implementing the daily program, including the following:

Treating each child with dignity and respect.
Recognizing and considering the individual needs of each child in relation to cultural and socio-economic background, disabilities, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning.
Helping children learn to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others.

Supervising the classroom, according to the plans of the teacher when the teacher is out of the room.

Helping with meals and preparation of snacks.

Assisting the teacher in other appropriate ways.

Maintaining professional attitudes, behavior, and dress at all times while on duty. This includes using the proper channels to air problems and complaints.

Participating in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education.

Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding children and their families.

Generally promoting a good rapport among staff members.

Sharing with the teacher the responsibility of maintaining a clean room.

Attending outside workshops when appropriate.

Follow personnel policies of the center.

Maintain neat appearance.

Report problems promptly to teacher.

Come to center rested and able to deal with the demands of children.

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