ECE (Early Childhood Education) Teacher Assistant

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Assist lead teachers in the overall supervision and daily class functionality as well as supporting the children's emotional wellbeing while instructing infant/toddler or preschool children and aiding in the organization of the classroom based on developmentally appropriate practices.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting, and TB Test.

• Current in First Aid/CPR Certification (or within 3 months of employment) 

• Must be able to travel among our centers when needed 

• Must be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

• Must complete 26 hours of professional development annually

Culture 

? Uphold our core values with excitement and enthusiasm. 

? Promote the integrity of YDC/PAL in all interactions with children, parents, and staff. 

? Conduct yourself as a  professional representative of the organization with staff, parents, children and all other    customers with whom you come into contact within your role. 

? Maintain an organized, clean and safe environment in all program areas. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote the values and mission of the YDC/PAL.

• Adhere to YDC Pal, Great Start to Quality Indicators, state licensing, and COVID-19 policies and procedures in a proactive manner.

• Build a positive relationship with each child in your care, and foster positive connections with all children. Actively engage with children at all times.

• Assists with implementing curriculum, ongoing assessment, observation, and child outcomes systems consistent with program policies.

• Responsible for classroom daily required cleaning and daily food preparation.

• Supporting each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth and development.

• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times.

• Assisting students with difficult concepts.

• Effectively communicating with parents and staff regarding the progress of children.

• Following the assigned classroom bathroom, diapering and feeding schedules to ensure consistency for potty training goals.

• Provide support to center classrooms daily or as assigned.

Learning Environment:

• Ability to implement age appropriate activities.

• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.

• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.

• Maintains cleanliness

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

• Adherence to all organizational policies and procedures.

• Enrollment, recording daily attendance, food, diaper changes, and activities/milestones in Brightwheel.

Work Environment:

• This position requires a person who can work in a highly interactive setting and an emotionally and physically stimulating environment.

• This position requires a person who can work with many distractions, interruptions and still accomplish their objectives and meet established deadlines. 

• Constantly engaged while promoting safety, excitement, 

Other Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear.

• Ability to engage in physical activity with children without limitation.

• Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff and parents.

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity with others.

• Excellent organizational and management skills.

• Knowledge of basic childcare principles. 

• Ability to work with diverse ethnic, gender, age and cultural groups.

• Have a genuine love for children and a personal commitment to making a difference in their lives. 

• Dependable and efficient with strong planning, time management, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to adapt to change, multi-task, work independently and with a team.

• Document experience developing and implementing age-appropriate programs with an emphasis on academic improvement and relationship building skills.