What You'll Be Doing
The Teacher Assistant in our Sandpipers Program will promote the optimal development and well-being of children through family-centered childcare and assist in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate programs which emphasizes learning through play. 

Your Main Priorities
• Assist the Teacher in the classroom.
• Demonstrates a professional manner through promptness, proper notification of tardiness or absence, maintaining a professional appearance and attitude, and proper respect for the program and agency.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, warm, stimulating, and inviting environment.
• Possesses the skills necessary to manage an Early Childhood classroom, while always providing appropriate supervision of children.
• Assists, supports, and receives guidance from classroom teacher or Associate Teacher in daily operations.
• Be an integral part of curriculum planning.
• Develops plans which meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
• Assists in the development of monthly curriculum.
• Maintains a professional demeanor by acting as a role model.
• Assists in the implementation of daily activities based on the children’s individual assessments.
• Oversees children’s activities interacting directly with groups and individuals.
• Other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a Child Care setting preferred.
• Must meet all state licensing regulations and requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population. 
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all pre-employment requirements such as background checks and medical clearances.