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Gibsongeneral

Childcare Teacher Assistant

Gibsongeneral, Evansville, Indiana, United States, 47725

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Child Care Center West 235 W Iowa St Evansville, IN 47710, USA

Job Overview The teacher assistant is a member of the teaching team who supports the head teacher in providing care and education of an assigned group of children. The teacher assistant is responsible for helping with the implementation of The Creative Curriculum along with its system of assessment and documentation; assisting with the supervision of children and the communication with parents; working together to provide a healthy and safe environment for children that encourages social emotional, physical, cognitive and language development based on the Reggio Approach. When the head teacher is absent, the teacher assistant assumes all duties.

Job Duties

Works with head teacher to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment

Works with head teacher to advance physical and intellectual competence

Works with head teacher to support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

To establish positive and productive relationships with families

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

Required Certifications

CDA credential with some teaching experience in an early childhood program preferred and the willingness to start a program to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education within six months of employment.

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education a plus.

Must acquire 20 hours of professional development annually.

Preferred Certifications

Current CPR/First Aid certification and NAEYC Membership preferred.

Other Key Words: CDA credential, Associate’s Degree, Early Childhood Education, CPR/First Aid certification

Benefits

Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night

Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow

Free access to fitness centers

Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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