Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

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.
• 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

1. Must have a basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
2. Must have a basic understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being serviced.
3. Must be able to use the control and discipline techniques that are established for the classroom.
4. Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff.
5. Must have the following education, training and experience

a. High school diploma.

b. One year of experience working with children.

c. Positive references and recommendations.

d. Clear full background check and pass health screening.

Nice to Have

• Enjoys working with young children
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.