Job Description

Summary

Reliability is key.
Will train if needed. Advancement is supported with on the job training, free Professional Development and guidance to continue and fund your education.

We are a small center that focuses on learning through experience. We do gardening, sugaring, keep chickens and do messy activities. We climb trees and rocks and get dirty If you want to see more check out our Facebook page. Any candidate for this job must enjoy being active indoors and out and have a positive attitude to share with the children. 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. 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.

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.
• 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.
• Will be expected to feed and diaper babies and toddlers
• Will be expected to share in light cleaning of classrooms
• Must be flexible to switch to other age groups as needed.

Requirements

• Will train but must agree to required training within a year
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An enjoyment and interest in child development.
• Must clear full background check and fingerprinting
• Must agree to off hour training and education as required by regulations.

Nice To Haves

Certification in child/infant CPR/First Aid
Northern Lights Level certification or other ECE certification
College credits related to Child Development
Experience working a regulated center

Benefits

Financial assistance with required classes and trainings.
Paid training time.
Paid time off
Eyecare/dental insurance
401K
Pay increases as qulifications increase
Free childcare

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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