What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Care and Education Teacher Assistant position at Sunrise Family Resource Center?
Position – Early Care and Education Teacher Assistant
Our licensed, 5 STAR, NAEYC Early Care and Education Program at Sunrise Family Resource Center seeks an early childhood education professional. We are seeking a warm, caring, and positive Teacher Assistant to join our program. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting teachers with the development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive curriculum for infants and toddlers. The Teacher Assistant role is an essential support for our early care and education team! This is an excellent position for anyone looking to grow in the of early care and education profession.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Eligible candidates must have High School Diploma/GED AND have completed either a Child Development Associate or 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Twelve (12) months experience working groups of children from grade 3 or younger is also required.
Prospective candidates must have the ability to pass a background check with fingerprinting, to be completed upon employment.
Preference given to those who are familiar with developmentally appropriate curriculum and trauma-informed practices.
Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm, with a 30 minute paid lunch.
Compensation: $17 - $19/hour, based on experience
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Paid Time Off - Vacation and Health/Personal
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Simple IRA Retirement Savings Plan
- Short Term/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Primary Duties:
1. Maintain NAEYC Guidelines for Best Practices and all state licensing regulations in daily operations.
2. Work positively and collectively with others, as a team member of the ECE Program and the Sunrise community.
3. Maintain a friendly and open rapport with parents, hearing their hopes and concerns for their children and respecting their uniqueness and individuality.
4. Assist teachers in planning curriculum, procedures and activities, structuring and arranging a physical space to facilitate active learning, address safety issues' and create a pleasant environment.
Please submit resume, letter of interest and three (3) references to:
Sunrise Hiring Team
244 Union Street Bennington, VT 05201
jobs@sunrisepcc.com
802.442.6934
Sunrise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At SFRC, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is one where all people feel valued and respected whatever their birth, identity, or circumstance. We hope you join us in celebrating the people that collectively make up our community.
Please see www.sunrisepcc.com for more information about this Parent Child Center.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19