Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

2 months ago

Clemson, United States Clemson Child Development Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

Clemson Child Development Center seeks a teacher assistant in the Lions (infants) and Kangaroos (ones) classrooms to provide high quality childcare to infants from six weeks to 18 months of age. Previous experience working with infants is required, and applicant must enjoy working with very young children to meet their growth and development needs.

CCDC seeks a Teacher Assistant who is a highly self-motivated individual willing to work hard as part of a team providing the highest quality care and education for children ages six weeks to five years. The position requires an active and outgoing, kind and committed person who will participate in every important aspect of early childhood development. This person will demonstrate, through their commitment to doing the job with integrity, an understanding of the important role an early childhood teacher plays in the development of a child’s brain and overall health and well-being. The position requires a solutions-oriented perspective. This highly active and mobile position supports the daily operations of the Center. This person will demonstrate a high-level of professionalism and a willingness to support other staff in the CCDC School Family in meeting the standards set forth by DSS, DHEC, CACFP, and the ABC Quality rating scale. This position collaborates with other teachers in providing a positive, active, and motivated standard of professionalism and excellence in the education and care of the children and families served.

Who We Are:
Clemson Child Development Center was founded over 50 years ago as a non-profit childcare facility with the mission to serve all children in the Clemson area with affordable, high-quality childcare and preschool education in a diverse learning environment.The tradition of excellence continues with an A+ ABC Quality Rating and the 4-K First Steps Program taught at CCDC. Our teaching staff fosters learning and development through creative, cognitive, social and physical activities appropriate for each age group.We are a full-service childcare center providing care and meals for children from six weeks through four years of age.

CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Duties

Responsibilities:
·Follow all CCDC Employee policies and procedures; request Supervisor/Director clarification as needed
·Follow and support all CCDC Parent policies and procedures; request Director support when necessary
·Substitute in classrooms and provide breaks for teachers when necessary if/when assigned by Supervisor/Program Director/Executive Director
·Assist in completing/maintaining student attendance and meal records, student/teacher ABC ratios, and DSS tracking sheets
·Effectively utilize iCare via iPad to communicate with parents by sharing daily activities, photos, and progress updates
·Effectively utilize CCDC Outlook email and SLACK to communicate with CCDC administration and other members of CCDC Staff/School Family
·Maintain an active/mobile role in all locations and settings; always remain present and engaged
  • Follow classroom schedule, expectations, and lesson plans, implementing age-appropriate curriculum as assigned (The Creative Curriculum for Infants Toddlers/Preschool, Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears)
  • Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues to foster positive contributions to the CCDC School Family to promote a healthy system
·Actively participate in meal service (family style meals when possible); guide student behavior in cafeteria or classroom and during clean-up from meals or snacks
·Actively supervise Outdoor Learning Spaces activity, monitor for safety, and assist children with social interactions using Conscious Discipline principles
·Assist fellow staff to process laundry—wash/dry/fold as needed
·Ensure your classroom has ample supplies for daily operations
·Maintain cleanliness of classroom, screened-in porch, and outdoor learning spaces while guiding children to take care of equipment, toys, and learning materials
·Follow opening procedures and/or closing procedures as required
·Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings and required training or teacher workdays
  • Attend all CCDC mandatory trainings for Conscious Discipline (CD), Creative Curriculum, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears (HWOT) as assigned


Requirements

MINIMUM of 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN A LICENSED CHILDCARE FACILITY- (please do not apply, if you do not have this experience- your application will not be considered)Minimum Qualification Requirements:
·Must be at least 18 years of age
·Must have a High School Diploma or a GED
·Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a Licensed child-care facility
·Must be able to work in an active and highly mobile position
·Must be able to take instructions from Supervisor, Program Director and/or Executive Director
·Must clear full background check per SC DSS requirements
  • Must pass health screening per SC DSS requirements
  • Must be able to sit on the floor with children and be able to get up quickly.
  • Must be able to lift babies in and out of cribs.
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs.


Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications:
·Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or early childhood education
·2-3 years of experience in a Licensed child-care facility
  • Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Completion of college course ECD 101
  • Experience with The Creative Curriculum for Infants Toddlers/Preschool; SC Program for Infant Toddler Care (SCPITC); Conscious Discipline (CD); Handwriting Without Tears (HWOT)
  • Experience working in a play-based environment


Benefits

  • Extensive and exclusive to this region training in Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, Handwriting Without Tears
  • Employee discount on childcare
  • Paid time off for all major holidays (full-time employees only)
  • Paid day off for your birthday (full-time employees only)
  • Continuous education credits offered

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