Job 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

? Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
? Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
? Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
? Support your center?s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
? Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners 

Requirements

? Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
? Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
? CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
? Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
? Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
? Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Nice To Haves

ECE required classes
Flexible schedule

Benefits

? Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms
? Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us.
401k
? Full-time and part-time positions
? Savings on child care
? Career advancement opportunities ? Health and wellness benefits
? Paid time off
? Professional development and educational reimbursement
? The honor of working for a Gallup Exceptional Workplace (eight years running!)
? And much more.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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