Toddler Teacher Assistant
This is a part time position 2:00-5:30 pm Monday-Friday

The Teacher Assistant or Aide works as a part of the teaching team and assists the Teachers to provide a developmental program based on the Unity School developmental curriculum, which includes High Scope, and the Mission Statement.

Unity School Mission Statement: It is our dream that the children who pass through Unity School will, through play and discovery, be encouraged to live a healthful life, always opt for a peaceful way to solve their problems, and weave who they are and what they have learned here into positive solutions for our community an our planet.

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Assist Teachers to plan and implement a developmental curriculum that incorporates all integral components of the Unity School program, including cultural and environmental studies, animal care, and gardening, as well as all components of a quality developmental program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the enrolled children.

* Assist Teacher during circle times.

* Supervise meals and snacks to facilitate a relaxed, social mealtime.

* Work to meet needs of individual children, and create a warm, caring environment in which children feel comfortable.

* Observe and report significant individual and group behaviors to the Teacher as needed.

* Assist the Teacher in arrangement of materials available to children in an orderly and easily accessible way.

* Keep classroom, materials and supplies neat, clean and orderly.

* Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision.

* Report needed maintenance to Teacher or other appropriate staff.

* Assist with practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures.

* Assist children to develop independence and problem solving skills through conflict resolution and other appropriate child management techniques.

* Assist with field trips and other special activities.

* Participate in staff meetings, parent activities, and training activities and conferences as needed.

* Participate in the evaluation process as defined by the Unity School Personnel Policies.

* Complete at least 24 clock hours or early childhood education-related training each year to meet state licensing requirements.

* Support the philosophy of Unity School and work as part of the team to further its goals and maintain a high standard of quality throughout the program.

Alternate Duties:

* May drive the van to transport children to and from public school programs.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

* Course work in Early Childhood Education or equivalent program and a minimum of six month successful full time work experience in a group program for preschoolers preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* The Teacher Assistant or Aide shall also demonstrate warmth, respect, and a caring attitude in working with children.

Job Contacts:

* Daily contact with children in an assigned group or others in learning centers.

* Regular contact with parents as children come and go each day for routine communications.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.71 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person