Preschool Teacher Assistant
Part Time • Sheffield Lake
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
A Child Care Center Preschool Teacher Assistant is responsible to assist the lead teacher in the academic, social-emotional growth and development of children in their care. The primary function of the teacher assistant is to work with the lead teacher, parents, and administrators to improve students’ experience and meet teaching objectives. Additionally, the teacher assistant will execute the plans given by the lead teacher, and help evaluate children’s development.
A Teacher Assistant Must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
- Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate/degree in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
- Submit to background check
- Be CPR, First Aid certified or obtain certification upon hire
- Complete orientation and applicable trainings upon hire
- Complete a physical and provide a physician’s documentation of immunizations
- Meet all applicable ODJFS licensing regulations
- Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
- Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
- Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
- Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and play with preschool children
- Be available for full and/or part time employment
- Have dependable transportation
Specific Duties include but not limited to:
- Help to maintain classroom environment in good conditions, execute lessons, and supervision of children at all times
- Help maintain established classroom structure; ensure that child possessions are organized, child rules and consequences are fair and consistent, and follow routines to ensure that children feel safe and comfortable throughout the day
Required Expectations:
- Be warm and nurturing with children
- Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
- Be customer service oriented and professional
Compensation: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Kids Academy was established to provide quality child care and education for children
6 weeks to 12 years of age. With multiple locations, our Kids Academy of Sheffield Lake location, focuses on serving children ages 3-12 years old. We recognize the importance
for the balance of mental, physical and emotional growth through a variety of creative experiences. Kids Academy does not simply provide care, but attends to the total developmental needs of a child.
Our Vision is to be recognized as an outstanding childcare center that is a model of quality
in childcare and education. Our Mission is to strive to provide the Highest Quality Childcare and Educational Service that promotes and enhances each child’s development; while assuring our parents’ peace of mind in the care and service we render.
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