Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant

Summary
Teacher Assistant support Lead Teachers by helping to create a caring and safe environment for children with and without disabilities. Assists in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. Must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assist in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children. Effectively observe and document in the ongoing assessment of children's learning and implementation IFSP/IEP goals. Low teacher child ratios, outside supports for classrooms and educational assistance for staff who would like to continue in Early Childhood Education. Duties Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children. Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness,and availability of classroom materials. Implement IFSP/IEP goals. Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling. Follow all center policies and state regulations. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Requirements Completion of EDU119 or willing to complete within 6 months of hire date. High energy. Ability to work well with others. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. An understanding of child development. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. Nice To Haves Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Benefits Health Insurance Paid time off paid holidays 403(b) with employer contribution and more! About Us At the Irene Wortham Early Learning Center, children ages six weeks to pre-k with and without developmental challenges learn, play and grow together in an integrated setting. With small class sizes and low teacher-to-child ratio's we are able to provide high quality care and learning to all children served.