Infant/Toddler (ITCS) Teacher Assistant

INFANT TODDLER (ITCS) TEACHER ASSISTANT

FULL TIME – 1^st SHIFT

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE

NO HOLIDAYS OR WEEKENDS

The Growing Years Early Learning Center in Johnstown, offering child care for children from birth through five years of age in a teaching environment that is secure and nurturing, is actively seeking a full time, first shift Infant Toddler (ITCS) Teacher Assistant.  This position assists the Infant/Toddler (ITCS) Lead Teacher to implement program planning to include individualized activities for each child in the classroom, ensuring that the highest quality services are provided.

Duties include:

• Assists Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher in reaching program goals as directed.
• Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc.
• Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom according to program procedures.
• Monitor and maintain in good repair materials and equipment used in the classroom according to program policies and procedures.
• Provide services to assigned children ages birth to three years and their families.  Maintain accurate records of classroom experiences, family contacts, services to children, food data, etc., as per procedures.
• Ensure that activities, material, etc., are appropriate to the developmental capabilities of each child.
• Implement an individualized developmental program for each child that reflects goals and objectives agreed upon by the family.
• Observe and record child progress through anecdotal records and required assessments.
• Greet each child and parent in a warm, friendly manner as they arrive at the center; facilitates entry into classroom, and separation from parents.
• Make provisions for all children with disabilities so that their special needs are met and their well being is assured.
• Provide a learning environment for children that invites exploration, emphasizes communication, problem solving, stimulates curiosity and the development of new ideas, and maximizes success.
• Provide a variety of appropriate equipment, activities and opportunities to promote the physical development of the children.
• Provide activities and experiences that develop questioning, probing and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.
• Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative abilities while promoting process vs. product.
• Provide opportunities that allow children to accomplish tasks on their own. Help each child to know, accept, and take pride in himself, and to develop a sense of independence.
• Assist in feeding infants and serving meals as scheduled or requested and in accordance with established procedures for sanitation and mealtime interaction with children.
• Help children learn to get along with others and encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect among children and adults.
• Provide an environment in which children can learn and practice skills and behaviors which are appropriate and acceptable individually and in a group.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years (2,500) hours work-related experience.
• CDA credentials preferred.
• Experience related to the care and development of young children.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Choice Benefits Program options include:
  • Health Insurance
  • Short and Long term Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and ADD
• Generous paid time off program (full and part-time team members)
• Seven paid holidays per year (full time)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with Roth Option
• Uniforms supplied based on position
• Discounted child day care program where available
• Continuing Education

Please contact our Human Resources department today at 1-814-696-4571 for more information, submit an application online at www.alsm.org or stop by:

Growing Years Early Learning Center

865 Susquehanna Street

Johnstown, PA 15905

EOE