Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

POSITION: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

STATUS: Both part-time and full-time available

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Early Care and Education Program Director and/ or Assistant Director

PAY RATE: $20

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Care and Education Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with educational activities and exercises, and helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere. This position will promote the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children ages 2-5 enrolled in the program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Assist in the instruction of children ages 2-3 and/or 3-5

● Collaborate with teachers to assess and document the development of each child

● Work with each child to promote their individual learning goals

● Supervise creative play, activities, and peer interactions throughout the day

● Provides basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming and changing diapers

● Conduct daily health checks for each child, record attendance, and collect parent signatures

● Assist in planning and preparing activities per Lead Teacher’s direction

● Decorate, rearrange, and maintain the classroom refreshed and relevant

● Perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and organizing supplies and materials

● Maintain positive and clear communication with Lead Teachers and Program Directors

● Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff and the community

● Participate in staff meetings to consult on program planning, goal setting and implementation, and planning for individual children

● Embrace SCC’s philosophy, teaching style, and behavior management techniques

● Perform other job-related duties as needed as or assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

● Must be at least 18 years of age or older

● TB test and physical examination

● Submit to criminal history and sex registry background checks

● CPR and first aid certification

● Food Handlers Training Certificate

● Must meet and follow all DCFS licensing standards

● Must participate in 15 clock hours per year of training through courses or workshops relating to early childhood education

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma, GED or an associate’s degree in childhood development or early childhood education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bilingual in English and Spanish

● Two (2) years of related experience

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● Ability to effectively engage children and parents of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds

● Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures as well as operation and use of computer hardware, software and network systems including, MS Office suite, Word and Excel

WORK SCHEDULE:

M-F; eight hour shift between 6:30am-6pm

Evenings and weekends as needed