Teacher Assistant

• Observe, assess, and document each child’s skills, behavior, growth, and development.

• Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success.

• Develop and individualized educational plan for each child.

• Bring attention to those children with special needs. Coordinate referrals for children with special needs or mental health needs with the Lead Teacher.

• Contribute to and participate in child and family reviews, Mental Health staffing, and/or Individualized Education Plans/Individualized Family Service Plans.

• Maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage child’s independence and self-selection of activities.

• Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.

• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports and Touchpoints strategies.

• Assist team with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance language and literacy development, (2) cognition and general knowledge, (3) approaches towards learning, (4) physical well-being and motor development, and (5) social and emotional development of each child.

• Participate in interpreting and analyzing assessment results and utilize data to plan individual and classroom experiences as well as intentionally share information with families.

• Assist in developing lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children and implement them intentionally.

• Assist in integrating other areas, i.e., health/physical activity, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, transition, safety, and parent involvement, into the education plan.

• Participate in parent conferences and meetings about the child’s progress.

• Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home and in the community.

• Communicate with parents (informal conversations, newsletters, personal notes) regarding their child’s involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals.

• Utilize Brightwheel online parent and teacher portal for parent communication and tracking of youth attendance.

• Participate in regular reflective supervision with the Lead teacher.

• Participate in ongoing professional development (including peer learning activities).
• Support the implementation of new strategies gained through training.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding each child and family.

• Assist in maintaining daily attendance and CACFP food counts.

• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.

• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• This position requires regular evening and weekend availability to support program operations, trainings, events, meetings, and organizational needs.

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• Significant college credit in early childhood education or related field, preferred. 

• Minimum of two years of experience in early childhood in a group setting, preferred.

• Demonstrated experience serving children and families from marginalized communities.

• Ability to develop rapport with diverse populations.

Required Qualifications

• Driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Knowledge of childcare and nonprofit policies and regulations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attend all mandatory trainings. 

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• CPR/First Aid Certification or obtained within first 30 days of employment.

• Food Handlers Permit or ability to obtain within first 30 days of employment.

• Complete “Safe Kids Buckle Up” program within first 60 days of employment.

• Complete Child Care Health and Safety training within first 90 days of employment.

• Complete “Safe with You” training within first 90 days of employment.

• Complete Mandated Reporter training within first 60 days of employment.

• Effective and efficient problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and anticipation of needs.

• Self-motivated.

• Ability to build rapport and relationships with people from all demographics.

Compensation and Benefits