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Allstar Children's Center
Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant
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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.
$37,041 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our early childhood education team as an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant, where your passion for nurturing young minds will help shape the foundation for lifelong learning. In this role, you will assist a classroom dedicated to Toddlers/2's, fostering a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment. Your will inspire curiosity, support early childhood development milestones, and promote a love of learning through teaching and compassionate care. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children's lives. Responsibilities Help in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and promote cognitive, physical, and social-emotional skills. Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive behavior management. Foster strong relationships with children and their families through clear communication and regular updates on progress and needs. Incorporate best practices to support children's needs. Maintain accurate documentation of each child in accordance with mandated regulations and program policy standards. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and childcare regulations while promoting child welfare at all times. Skills Experience with infant/toddler care. Strong classroom management skills to create an organized, engaging learning environment. Ability to work effectively with children, parents, colleagues, and specialists such as speech therapists. Excellent communication skills to clearly convey expectations and developmental feedback to families and team members. Familiarity with mandated reporting laws, child welfare practices, and early intervention strategies. Classroom experience related to daycare settings is a plus. Join us in creating joyful learning experiences that empower young children during their most formative years!