Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide Job at Laugh & Learn Childcare Center & Infant Program

Laugh & Learn Childcare Center & Infant Program East Barre, VT 05649

Summary

Laugh & Learn Childcare Center is looking for an assistant teacher for our center. This is 28-40 hour a week position. Person must be flexible for different shifts. This position is the following set hours with possibility of more if other staff are out or to help cover when the school age children are on vacation from school.
Set hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday= 10:30am-5:30pm
Wednesdays=OFF
This is a float position, staff may work in one or all classrooms wherever need is for the day.
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.

Duties
  • 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.

Requirements
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
  • At least completed fundamentals course or one 3-credit course in child development, will hire with just high school diploma, if willing to complete fundamentals, or 3 credit college course.
  • 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( will train if needed)
  • Must clear full background check.

Nice To Haves

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Positive attitude
Willingness to work with all ages
High energy

Benefits

Childcare discount if you have children enrolled in our program
Vacation and sick time offered if position turns into full time position
Paid days off for scheduled closures for the center



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