Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Tuition assistance

A Child Care Center Preschool Teacher Assistant is responsible to assist the lead teacher in the academic, social-emotional growth and development of children in their care. The primary function of the teacher assistant is to work with the lead teacher, parents, and administrators to improve students’ experience and meet teaching objectives. Additionally, the teacher assistant will execute the plans given by the lead teacher, and help evaluate children’s development.

A Teacher Assistant Must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Have a high school diploma or equivalent education

Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate/degree in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one

Submit to background check

Be CPR, First Aid certified or obtain certification upon hire

Complete orientation and applicable trainings upon hire

Complete a physical and provide a physician’s documentation of immunizations

Meet all applicable ODJFS licensing regulations

Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom

Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and play with preschool children

Be available for full and/or part time employment

Have dependable transportation

Specific Duties include but not limited to:

Help to maintain classroom environment in good conditions, execute lessons, and supervision of children at all times

Help maintain established classroom structure; ensure that child possessions are organized, child rules and consequences are fair and consistent, and follow routines to ensure that children feel safe and comfortable throughout the day

Required Expectations:

Be warm and nurturing with children

Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children

Be customer service oriented and professional