JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant DEPARTMENT: Childcare

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
• Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth
• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
• Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs
• Assist with classroom recordkeeping duties as directed by Teacher.
• Report all injuries/accidents to Center Director that occur during shift.
• Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.
• Assist with meal delivery service to children in accordance with Child Care Center standards.
• Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students
• Communicate observations to teacher
• Interact with children during planned activities for the day
• Adhere to procedures in toddler care such as potty-training, nap time, etc.
• Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending tribal, state, and national child care meetings/trainings.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Certificate in early childhood education and care or willing to obtain with 1 year of employment
• Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment
• Knowledge of child development
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication skills
• Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily
• Maintain classroom cleanliness
• Must pass enhanced background check

SUPERVISION:

- Supervised by the Child Care Center Director

SALARY LEVEL:

- Annual Salary Range: $27,601- $35,172

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test.