Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

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.
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 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.
Requirements -Be at least 18 years of age -Have a high school or HSED diploma -Ability to work unsupervised and to complete all tasks by end of shift -Be perceptive and aware of all children in your care -Knowledge of safety issues concerning all ages of children -Ability to get along with co-workers -Comply with center policies and State Regulations -Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance -Be able to pass a finger print criminal background check Nice To Haves Level 3 or higher on the WI Registry Benefits Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance