Childcare Teacher Assistant

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Department:
Children's Center

Schedule/Status:
8:00am-5:00pm; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week:
40

General Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Childcare Teacher, the duties of the Childcare Teacher Assistant include, but are not limited to, hands-on instruction of children between six (6) weeks and five (5) years of age within the childcare program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participates with children in classroom activities to promote child development in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language and daily living skills.
  • Assists in planning, preparation, set up and cleanup of daily activities.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly environment for the children to include following procedures for sanitation and safety guidelines.
  • Assists children with self-care activities.
  • Assisting with writing and posting the daily schedules and lesson plans.
  • Maintains positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
  • Works under the guidance of the classroom teacher; adheres to policies.
  • Meets or exceeds yearly requirements for continuing education.
  • Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
  • Knows fire, disaster, and safety procedure and regulations as it pertains to work area.

Requirements:

Formal Education:
  • High School diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in an early childhood program preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
  • DCF 40 hour Introductory Training within 12 months of hire.


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