Child Development Center Teacher Assistant

The Child Development Center Teacher Assistant will perform the following functions (three vacancies):

• Assists in providing quality instruction and maintaining effective learning environment for children in assigned age group/classroom. Assists in selection of resource materials, textbooks, and in designing materials for special needs. Assists in providing on-going evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of children.
• Assists in providing guidance for children in need or in conflict either emotionally or academically. Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, confers with parents on a regular basis or in times of special needs. Assists children in becoming aware of role as member of group.
• Cooperates with Lead Teacher in implementing the daily routine. Assists in working with Early Childhood Development students, participates in special activities to promote Center.
• Assists in maintaining children’s progress and learning reports. Assists in performing daily health checks on children.
• Assists with non-routine developmental activities for children with special needs. Performs other duties as required; including housekeeping tasks.

A High School Diploma and relevant experience.

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (APS.ECED) or a related field (must include 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education) preferred. 
• Relevant education and experience can be considered. Knowledge of the NAEYC developmentally appropriate practices for child care. 
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to child care. Knowledge of the principles and methods of NAEYC. 
• Knowledge of program design, material development, and classroom presentation techniques. 
• Ability to cooperate with lead teacher and others. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate discipline in a group situation. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, families, employees, and ECD students. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing using Standard English. 
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. 
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, walk, reach and stand on a consistent basis.

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Salary : $23,253 - $43,026