Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide Job at Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center, Urbanna, VA

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  • Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center
  • Urbanna, VA

Job Description


Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

  • Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
  • Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
  • Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
  • Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
  • Follow all center policies and state regulations.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • High energy.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • An understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Reliable transportation
  • Good work ethic
  • clear TB screening
  • Finish pre-service training within 90 days

Nice To Haves

Certificate or degree in Early Childhood or related field
CDA
Professional child care experience

Benefits

401K
Paid Time Off
Discounted child care
No Nights or Weekends
Paid Holidays

Job Tags

Part time, Weekend work

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