JOB DESCRIPTION: The Children’s Center Teacher Assistant is responsible to assist the Children’s Center Site Director in the planning and implementation of a program for social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The Children’s Center Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting in the daily provision of activities and establishing a healthy routine for a group of children in the Children’s Center program. He or she assists in providing age appropriate daily activities and a positive framework for a safe and enriching classroom environment.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists the Children’s Center Site Director with preparation, implementation and evaluation of the classroom activities and curriculum as a whole as well as specific activities

• Cares for children’s physical needs, which may involve lifting and carrying very young children

• Assists in maintaining an environment that is safe, healthy, orderly, appealing, respectful and private

• Shares with the Children’s Center Site Director observations and insights relating to specific children in the group

• Alerts the Children’s Center Site Director to children with special needs, to problems, incidents and emergencies to ensure appropriate intervention is taken

• Develops and maintains a cooperative working relationship with parents and guardians

• Reports to the Children’s Center Site Director the need for supplies, materials, equipment and repairs.

• Participates effectively in supervisory conferences

• Assists with other related responsibilities as assigned

• Maintains self in professional manner at all times and adheres to The Neighborhood Center policy, procedures and Agency Mission Statement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A High School Diploma or equivalent
OR
• Substantial experience in childcare, early childhood or related programs. EOE