Toddler Teacher Assistant - Turlock, United States - Patti Cakes Children's Center

Description

ASSISTANT TEACHER:
Supervise, provide learning experiences, provide a safe and healthy environment; and perform related duties as assigned.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - The Assistant Teacher will have specific responsibilities that will include, but may not be limited to:

• Support the implementation of a dynamic daily program for toddler-age children.
• Create a warm, engaged, and productive classroom environment for children.
• Work with children individually and in groups.
• Participate and interact with children during learning/experiences.
• Promote the wellbeing of the children during learning/experiences.
• Promote the wellbeing of the children by helping them develop a positive attitude/selfimage and an ability to cooperatively play and interact with other children and adults.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts work, music, free time, story telling, science projects, and motor skills.
• Set up tables for meals; assist with serving, diaper changing, cleaning up and supervision of children during meals; assist in preparing beds for nap time.
• Responsible for maintaining materials, equipment, supplies and toys.
• Arrange and maintain an attractive, comfortable and inviting setting for learning oriented play experiences.
• Be aware of any apparent learning or behavioral problems; assist in meeting the special needs of those children.
• Assist in ensuring parent awareness in program planning through regular open communication and monthly parent newsletters.
• Ensure that confidentiality is kept for all child and family records and information.
• Ensure the classroom is kept in a clean and safe condition at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Relate to children and assist them in age appropriate activities in order to enable them to learn at their own level.
• Supervise children in educational and play activities.
• Understand and relate to children.
• Interact and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Work collaboratively with all staff members.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Education:

• Completion of 15 Early Childhood Education units to include 3 in infant/toddler care
• 6 months of experience working with children
• CPR/First Aide certification(can be obtained after hiring)

PAY RANGE:
$ Based on experience, qualifications, and skills.


Pay:
$ $16.50 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person