Childcare Teacher Assistant (Childcare Assistant)
Job Summary
- Supports children's growth and development in the 5 domains (social/emotional, cognitive, physical, self-care, and communication/ literacy) utilizing a variety of methods that are research-based and reflect the center's philosophy.
- Uses information about individual children's needs, interests, and concerns gained through observation to help plan and implement curriculum and assessment.
- Understands, accepts, and embraces social, cultural, and economic backgrounds of children and families, ensuring that the program provides for these individual differences.
- Works cooperatively and equitably with classroom co-teacher to ensure engaging, comfortable, child-centered classroom. Is familiar with and follows state licensing regulations and national accreditation standards.
- Fills out and files written reports and forms in a timely fashion and notifies upper management regarding any accidents or unusual incidents throughout the day.
- Handles disagreements and conflicts with other center staff in a direct, but professional and respectful manner.
- Promotes center philosophy and educational objectives.
- Supports and follows the center's code of ethical conduct.
- Assists in training for hourly aides.
- Communicates respectfully and appropriately about challenges a child may have experienced in a day. In collaboration with co-teacher, communicates with families about classroom activities and child's progress on a regular basis.
- Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Pursues professional development through conferences, classes, workshops, and reading.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Preferred
- Associate's degree in early childhood development, elementary education, or a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare facility or in a related field
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Preferred
- Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures
- Ability to actively contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported
- Sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating
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