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Early Years Academy
Teachers and Teacher Aides
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$38,440 / year median in Minnesota
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description We are looking for a qualified Child Care staff to work with young children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. You will help students learn and have fun every day! Our staff build excellent relationships with families in our community while working in a fun and safe environment. Qualified staff will be able to engage with students and to help manage a classroom. Our goal is for all staff to play a positive role in making our center a place where learning and fun happen together. Responsibilities Develop a safe, friendly, and creative classroom environment Provide structured time where children learn through storytelling, playtime, art, and activities Get to know each student individually and help them thrive in the classroom Observe interactions between children and encourage conflict resolution Apply classroom curriculum to everyday activities Use time management skills effectively in order to maintain a classroom schedule Accurately complete required paperwork within the classroom Communicate with parents regularly Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills A talent for working with children and and building positive relationships Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication skills Good natured, warm and friendly Dependability and strong work ethic Ability to thrive in a team environment Willingness to become First Aid/CPR certified