Teacher Assistant

Fuller Center is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team, driven by a powerful mission: to empower economically challenged children and families through education, helping them build positive futures within our community.

Our vision is to be a leading, progressive Child and Family Center, continually striving for excellence and acting as a catalyst for positive community transformation. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

General Description:

As a Teacher Assistant, you will serve as support to the Lead Teacher in the classroom. You will assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing program of instruction by effectively teaching strategies that comply with contractual performance standards.

This position reports to the Academy Director.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervises children at all times.
• Assists Lead Teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans using curriculum provided.
• Accurately documents daily attendance and meal counts.
• Ensures children with special dietary needs are receiving proper beverages and meals.
• Ensures that all equipment in the classroom is functioning properly.
• Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings as required.
• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
• Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, in-person and by phone to apprise them of child's progress, upcoming events, individual education plans, and other relevant information.
• Represents the Academy in community activities and meetings.
• Maintains comprehensive portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations.
• Completes all documentation on accidents and incident reports as well as other compliance requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• AA in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred, Bachelors in Elementary Education a plus.
• DCF 45 hour training.
• At least 2 years experience working with children.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Thorough understanding of the instructional methodology.

Language Skills:

This role requires a strong command of the English language, including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents and technical procedures. You should be proficient in typing reports, entering data, and generally possess the computer skills needed for the role. Effective communication in English is key. Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese a plus.

Other Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to professional and effectively communicate with other educations, parents and community leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinker.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

FFCDC is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to a diverse and harmonious workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)/401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

We Encourage a Diverse Workforce: Fuller believes that a diversified group of associates contributes to a culture of values, team spirit and company growth. We feel this helps us to adapt to and embrace the diverse cultures and beliefs of our customers and the communities in which we live, work and do business in. If you’re looking for a company that respects your unique merits, professionalism, and skills, we’d like to talk to you.

We thank all that apply, but only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted. Fuller conducts all employment-related activities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local employment discrimination laws.

We verify that all applicants are legally able to work in the United States via e-Verify.