Early Childhood Teacher Assistant/Aide

TownTasks

Location: New York City, New York, USA

Category: Education

Salary: 28,000 - 35,000 USD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant/Aide 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.

Responsibilities

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 progress reports.
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.

Qualifications

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.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Perks & Benefits

Paid holiday and vacation.
No weekends or holidays.
Flexible schedule.