Teacher Assistant
Job Summary:
Under direction, in accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations, work with young children, including children with special needs, ages three to five and assist to carryout developmentally/age appropriate activities that support school readiness and foster respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with children and their families; Responsibilities include: assist to provide a safe, healthy and compliant environment for supervision, development and learning; assist to establish and implement daily lesson plan based on a research-based curriculum; assist with the preparation and implementation of age-appropriate developmental experiences and school readiness learning activities; ensure active supervision and supervise children in the classroom and other learning areas/spaces; interact with children at their eye level (i.e. sitting, kneeling, stooping, bending); implement activities specified on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children with special needs; assist with developmental screenings, parent-teacher conferences and home visits; promote parent involvement in the classroom and/or center through implementation of center activities and parent meetings; track and report parent volunteer and in-kind hours/donations; assist to conduct inventory of classroom equipment and supplies; maintain current record-keeping compliant with program procedures; attend staff meetings, training and workshops; perform other related duties as required
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent with six (6) months experience in age-appropriate teaching field; must have or be working towards an age-appropriate center-based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; must have a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and transportation; computer literacy; post-employment physical and criminal background checks conducted
Benefits:
Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid-Time Off (PTO); Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other benefits as applicable to work classification