The Teacher Assistant assists with planning and implementing learning experiences that advance children's cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development within a safe, healthy learning environment. The Teacher Assistant encourages the involvement of the families and supports the development of relationships between children and their families.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Assists the teacher in all classroom activities, field trips, and outdoor activities, including lesson planning.

2. Assist in instructing and supervising children in classroom activities.

3. Participates in the screening, observation, and documentation of children.

4. Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.

5. Assist in keeping the classroom clean and orderly.

6. Assists in monitoring and recording child outcomes

7. May be required to take charge of the classroom in the Lead Teacher's absence.

8. Assists the teacher in meeting the program's parent and family involvement needs.

9. Attends all workshops and meetings as requested.

10. Has a complete understanding of DCDEE Licensing requirements.

11. Continuously monitor children to ensure safety and report child abuse and neglect when necessary.

12. Ensure accurate meal counts and attendance and submit on time.

13. Maintains confidential records as federal, state, and local mandates require.

14. Collaborate with Lead Teacher in a manner that will promote a team teaching approach.

15. Participates in workshops, meetings, and community events (e.g., partner meetings, conferences, etc.) to receive and/or present information.

16. Adheres to protocol and procedures for Active Supervision

17. Must adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.

18. All other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills & Experience

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-year experience working with children

And Either:

* Early Childhood diploma or certification and experience working with children and willing to obtain CDA and/or AA in ECE within 12 months after hire date.

* Completed EDU 119 and experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Child Development Association-CDA Preschool,

* Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience

* Current driver's license and car with the ability to travel between various centers and conduct home visits; criminal background clearance; physical examinations, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccination.

* First Aid/CPR for Preschool and/or Infant/Toddler;

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.