Early Childhood :Teacher Assistant

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center - Athens, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Athens, TN

Social Assistance

About the position

The Teacher Assistant at Bright Beginnings Child Care Center plays a crucial role in supporting teachers and the director in creating a nurturing and safe environment for children. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals interested in early childhood education, focusing on implementing developmentally appropriate activities and fostering positive relationships with children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• 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

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Love for children.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Lift 25lbs+.
• Stand, sit or bend.
• Follow DHS Rules & Regulations.
• Complete mandatory training hours per year.

Nice-to-haves

• CDA Certificate.
• Prior experience working in a day care setting.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.