Early Childhood

**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**
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and assessments.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 16 years of age.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

**Nice To Haves**
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (will provide training if needed)

**Benefits**

Personal Time Off:
One year of service earns eight (8 hour) paid days off

Two to five years of service earns thirteen (8 hour) paid days off

Five+ years of service earns eighteen (8 hour) paid days off

Worker?s compensation insurance

Unemployment insurance

After 60 days of employment, Agape Center for Care will pay half of the premium of an approved market health insurance plan for the staff member only.