Assistant Preschool Teacher - Appleton, United States - Young Child Development Center

Young Child Development Center
Young Child Development Center
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Appleton, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary


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

  • Fulfills all responsibilities in accordance with the center's educational philosophy.
  • Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children. Assures that the health, safety, dignity, and basic rights of each child are protected. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
  • Completes all legally-required reporting for the health and safety of the child. Is compliant to all licensing rules and center policies. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
  • Maintain time management, punctuality and attendance.
  • Performs a variety of duties related to supervising and interacting with children to enhance their growth and development, and ensures their safety using approved behavior guidance and care giving techniques that support the overall program objectives. Utilizes skills in the Pyramid Model as well as Youngstar. Works with and refers to the director any children with unmet special needs as well as families with problems that affect the child in the center.
  • Participates in activities that promote professionalism. Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
  • Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
  • Has clear communication skills with parents and works to build a relationship with families to provide care that is inclusive of the family.

Requirements:

High School Diploma


Benefits
Paid Sick & Vacation Time
Monthly Bonuses
401K with company match
Health Insurance

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