About This Role
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.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- 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
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.
- 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.
- Must clear full background check
- Able to lift 30 lbs
- Schedule flexibility
- Partime or full-time availability
- Experience with children infants to kindergarten
Nice to Have
Required Training includes Shaken Baby Syndrome & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Good communication skills
Patience
Natural affinity to infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Knowledge of early childhood development
Nurturing
Responsible
Reliable
Thrive in a busy environment
Professional
Ability to work well with others
Benefits
Education Assistance
Paid Training
Child Care Assistance
Flexibility
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
What does this position pay?
This Early Childhood - Floater role pays $13/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Flexible.
Where is Butterfly Academy located?
Butterfly Academy is located at 903 Mountain Lion Circle, Harker Heights, TX