Teacher's Aide Childcare

What You'll Do

Teacher's Assistants supports the Teachers and the Administration 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.

• The aide 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 aide observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff.
• The Teacher aides are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Administration.
• 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 childcare center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Be dependable and accountable. Your co-teachers and children in your care are counting on you.

Requirements

Pre-service and Hiring Requirements:

The following requirements do not need to be completed prior to interview but are required prior to, or within one week of hiring.

• Registration in MERIT (ECE professional development & workforce registry)
• Background Clearance through DCYF (Department of Youth Children and Families)
• Safe Sleep training certification
• Mandated Reporter training certification
• TB Test (negative results)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Food Handlers Permit

Education & Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED, or some college with experience in a classroom (large group) childcare experience

Training Requirements

Within 90 days of hire, the following needs to be completed:

• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Child Care Basics Certification

Skill Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities.
• Demonstrable record of making decisions on behalf of children with their well-being the top priority
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, change diapers and/or help children use the potty, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl and lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits