Child Development Center Teacher Assistant

Job Description Join our caring and collaborative team at Indian River State College’s Child Development Center! We're looking for a dedicated early childhood professional with a CDA (or equivalent) and experience working with young children. In this hands-on role, you'll support classroom activities, help implement developmentally-appropriate curriculum, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. If you're passionate about early learning and enjoy working with families, teachers, and little ones—apply today! QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include: Child Development Associate (CDA) or the equivalent with two (2) years of proven work experience in the child care industry; Proven work experience documenting an in-depth knowledge of Early Childhood Teacher Techniques and Positive Classroom Management Techniques; Sound judgment; Excellent problem-solving abilities; Ability to handle individual members of the public well in difficult situations; Excellent decision-making skills; Applies “safety first” principle to work with children; Dynamic self-starter capable of communicating professionally in listening, verbal, writing and metacommunication; Ability to work well as a team member with students, faculty, parents and the Child Development Center Director; Ability to implement developmentally-appropriate curriculum in a classroom setting; Knowledge and experience working with young children; Knowledge of safety issues with children between the ages of three (3) months through four (4) years; Knowledge of child illnesses; Skills in patience, time management, remaining calm under pressure, and ability to be flexible within classroom routines. One (1) year certificate in Child Development and Early Intervention is preferred; Associate’s Degree in related field is preferred. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Daily assistance in classroom and playground activities with infants, toddlers and preschool children; Ensure children are properly checked out of the CDC daily as well as properly close the facility; Consider and provide for the needs of the individual in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, emotional or physical challenges and individual style and pace of learning; Respect the dignity and basic rights of each child; Follow all industry-practiced safety policies procedures with infants and toddler; Maintain a physical environment conducive to children’s growth and promote optimal program functioning; Work as a team with the lead-teacher or classroom specialist, implement assigned portion of the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for the assigned classroom of young children. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Help children learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations; to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating, dressing, napping and personal hygiene including assisting parents with toilet training, as needed; Assist with daily observations of the health of children, reporting conditions which require attention; Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops and other career development and professional activities; Complete continuing education hours per State requirements each year; Assist in the assurance that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate and in good condition; Assist with routine classroom related and other maintenance duties as required; Assist with the composition of the monthly classroom article for the center newsletter; Assist with public relation and other duties as assigned; Maintain a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere for children and parents; Responsible to assure children are properly checked out to the correct family; Responsible to implement emergency plan if a family fails to pick up a child by 5:30 pm. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements in the performance of this position include: Physical abilities and dexterity sufficient to stand for up to one hour; walk; sit; stoop; climb; crouch; kneel; crawl; and balance. High degree of flexibility and dexterity to include the ability to reach/stretch hands and arms. Ability to react and move quickly when toddlers are involved. Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Auditory abilities sufficient to monitor, assess, and ensure toddler safety and care at all times. Visual abilities sufficient for observation of toddlers to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust vision focus. Ability to tolerate diaper smells as well as complete the diapering process. As this position requires employees to work a portion of the day outside in temperatures ranging from 35 degrees F to 95 degrees F, a tolerance to heat and cold is also required. ** Please see the link to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearing House Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com Classification Staff Supervisory No FLSA Exempt No Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Compensation and Application Deadline Pay range starts at: $16.38/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on the candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled. Indian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs. The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually. Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed. We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice. IRSC EEO/Equal Access Policy Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For instructions on how to apply, please click here.

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