Job Description

General Position Description

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.

This position reports to Cynthia Tatum

Key Responsibilities
•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.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
•Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care 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.
•Texas Health and Human Services
•Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Educational Requirements
•High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study. CDA or 6 hours ECE credit preferred. Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

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