The Teaching Assistant will assist and support the classroom teacher and therapy staff in program implementation and the day-to-day care and supervision of children.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of daily classroom activities
- Assist with organizing the learning environment, setting up learning centers and preparing needed materials and supplies
- Supervise the classroom in the absence of the teachers
- Perform general classroom housekeeping duties, including: preparing snacks, feeding children, pottying and diapering children, and general clean up, etc.
- Work under the guidance of the teacher and therapists and assist in developmental activities
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized room
- Ensure a safe environment in the classroom with primary importance on the safety and well-being of each child
- Attend and be a part of in-service sessions, staff and team meetings
- Become knowledgeable about the individual daily needs and well-being of each child in the classroom
- Ensure following Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines
- Be willing to learn and be instructed in the philosophies and skills required for working in a special education, early childhood or infant development program
- Independently provide instruction to small groups of children as assigned
- Perform any childcare related duties as assigned
Educational Background:
A high school graduate or the equivalent
Skills/Experience:
- Documentation of current CDA, or ECE certificate meeting or exceeding CDA requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum 2 years experience working with infants or young children
- Ability to independently instruct a group of children for a limited time
- Prior experience working with children with disabilities preferred
- Must relate well to children and their families
- Must pass DSHS background check (and federal background check if applicable)
- Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work
- Training and certifications required by state licensing and NAEYC
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 4 2018
Active Until:
Jan 4 2019
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit