Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

POSITION: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

STATUS: Full-time available

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Early Care and Education Program Director and/ or Assistant Director

PAY RATE: $20

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Care and Education Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with educational activities and exercises, and helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere. This position will promote the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children ages 2-5 enrolled in the program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the instruction of children ages 2-3 and/or 3-5

Collaborate with teachers to assess and document the development of each child

Work with each child to promote their individual learning goals

Supervise creative play, activities, and peer interactions throughout the day

Provides basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming and changing diapers

Conduct daily health checks for each child, record attendance, and collect parent signatures

Assist in planning and preparing activities per Lead Teachers direction

Decorate, rearrange, and maintain the classroom refreshed and relevant

Perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and organizing supplies and materials

Maintain positive and clear communication with Lead Teachers and Program Directors

Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff and the community

Participate in staff meetings to consult on program planning, goal setting and implementation, and planning for individual children

Embrace SCCs philosophy, teaching style, and behavior management techniques

Perform other job-related duties as needed as or assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age or older

TB test and physical examination

Submit to criminal history and sex registry background checks

CPR and first aid certification

Food Handlers Training Certificate

Must meet and follow all DCFS licensing standards

Must participate in 15 clock hours per year of training through courses or workshops relating to early childhood education

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, GED or an associates degree in childhood development or early childhood education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Two (2) years of related experience

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to effectively engage children and parents of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures as well as operation and use of computer hardware, software and network systems including, MS Office suite, Word and Excel

WORK SCHEDULE:

M-F; eight hour shift between 6:30am-6pm

Evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits:
401K
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid time off