Job Description - Teacher Assistant -

Infant/Toddler PURPOSE:

To assist the teacher with the general management of a class of children and to supervise when the teacher is not present. Assist teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities and in providing support to children's parents. Performs other duties as assigned, which are essential to the center's operation. Works under the direct supervision of Teacher.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(must meet or exceed in one of the following ways) 1. High school diploma or GED. High school or college academic study in child development or equivalent training courses helpful. Past group childcare experience helpful. 2. Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in infant/toddler care.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

1. Ability to follow instructions. 2. Ability to nurture children. 3. Ability to carry out assigned tasks under supervision of another staff person. 4. Characteristics of initiative, adaptability, cooperation, dependability, and a sense of humor. 5. Ability to respond appropriately to children's needs. 6. Ability to supervise and be responsible for a group of children on your own. 7. Pediatric first aid including infant/child CPR. 8. Must be able to lift and carry an average infant/toddler age child (approx. 6-40 lbs.). 9. Must be able to stoop, crawl, kneel or bend to speak to children at the child's eye level, to play with children and to pick up toys and equipment from the floor.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person