SOUTHERN MARYLAND TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE INC
Teacher Assistant
SOUTHERN MARYLAND TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE INC, Indian Head, Maryland, United States, 20640
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Job Description Summary The Teacher Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Teacher and is prepared to assume the Teacher’s duties in their absence. Responsibilities include assisting with activities that support individual goals and foster intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Assistant Director of Educational Services and is accountable for the satisfactory performance of essential job functions.
Position Requirements Summary
Education & Experience:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Child Development Credential Program or must be completed within one year of hire.
Or basic understanding of child development and age‑appropriate activities, plus either:
Six semester hours in Child Development, or
Ninety‑clock hours or equivalent approved training.
Experience: Minimum one year in a licensed childcare center or equivalent college experience.
Technical Skills:
Strong math and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software applications for data retrieval, spreadsheet creation, and reporting.
Professional Standards:
Must always maintain confidentiality.
Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and professionally in both written and verbal formats with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and vendors.
Responsibilities And Duties
Leider Engagem imagin: Engage with children and parents in a respectful realizará manner.
Model positive social and emotional interactions with staff and students.
Greet each child daily with joy and enthusiasm, using their name and asking about their well‑being.
Always utilize and model appropriate language.
Sit and converse with children during mealtime, discussing the meal, extending learning opportunities, and encouraging language development.
Use positive redirection techniques to guide behavior.
Extend learning during choice time by asking open‑ended questions.
Welcome parents into the classroom and foster a collaborative environment.
Assist the Teacher in maintaining a safe environment for all children.
Help set up classroom learning centers and maintain an inviting environment, including posting materials at eye level.
Monitor children continuously to ensure safety.
Always maintain appropriate teacher/child ratios.
Assist with implementing reactive strategies for individual child behaviors.
Assist the Teacher with curriculum preparation.
Assist the Teacher with curriculum preparation.
Maintain a clean, safe learning environment that stimulates curiosity and exploration.
Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans that support each child’s needs.
Use appropriate teaching strategies to enhance learning experiences.
Support the social/emotional curriculum in the development of young children.
Assess children as directed by the Teacher and on a regular basis.
Take photographs નથી and complete observations for documentation.
Write anecdotal notes and other approved forms of documentation for each child елан.
Assist Teacher with completing, implementing goals, and updating IEPs and ICPs.
Assist with the two required center conferences.
Demonstrate professionalism and maintain professional credentials.
Maintain professional personal appearance, body language and voice tones.
Obtain 6 CEUs as per Office of Child Care requirement, annually.
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Submit verification of all trainings, grades/and or transcripts to Education Coordinator and the Human Resources Department.
Must attain and renew a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within 2 years.
Must apply for within the introductory period and maintain enrollment with the Maryland Child Care Credential Program.
Work as an effective team member.
Always maintain a positive work (
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Job Description Summary The Teacher Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Teacher and is prepared to assume the Teacher’s duties in their absence. Responsibilities include assisting with activities that support individual goals and foster intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Assistant Director of Educational Services and is accountable for the satisfactory performance of essential job functions.
Position Requirements Summary
Education & Experience:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Child Development Credential Program or must be completed within one year of hire.
Or basic understanding of child development and age‑appropriate activities, plus either:
Six semester hours in Child Development, or
Ninety‑clock hours or equivalent approved training.
Experience: Minimum one year in a licensed childcare center or equivalent college experience.
Technical Skills:
Strong math and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software applications for data retrieval, spreadsheet creation, and reporting.
Professional Standards:
Must always maintain confidentiality.
Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and professionally in both written and verbal formats with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and vendors.
Responsibilities And Duties
Leider Engagem imagin: Engage with children and parents in a respectful realizará manner.
Model positive social and emotional interactions with staff and students.
Greet each child daily with joy and enthusiasm, using their name and asking about their well‑being.
Always utilize and model appropriate language.
Sit and converse with children during mealtime, discussing the meal, extending learning opportunities, and encouraging language development.
Use positive redirection techniques to guide behavior.
Extend learning during choice time by asking open‑ended questions.
Welcome parents into the classroom and foster a collaborative environment.
Assist the Teacher in maintaining a safe environment for all children.
Help set up classroom learning centers and maintain an inviting environment, including posting materials at eye level.
Monitor children continuously to ensure safety.
Always maintain appropriate teacher/child ratios.
Assist with implementing reactive strategies for individual child behaviors.
Assist the Teacher with curriculum preparation.
Assist the Teacher with curriculum preparation.
Maintain a clean, safe learning environment that stimulates curiosity and exploration.
Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans that support each child’s needs.
Use appropriate teaching strategies to enhance learning experiences.
Support the social/emotional curriculum in the development of young children.
Assess children as directed by the Teacher and on a regular basis.
Take photographs નથી and complete observations for documentation.
Write anecdotal notes and other approved forms of documentation for each child елан.
Assist Teacher with completing, implementing goals, and updating IEPs and ICPs.
Assist with the two required center conferences.
Demonstrate professionalism and maintain professional credentials.
Maintain professional personal appearance, body language and voice tones.
Obtain 6 CEUs as per Office of Child Care requirement, annually.
há
Submit verification of all trainings, grades/and or transcripts to Education Coordinator and the Human Resources Department.
Must attain and renew a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within 2 years.
Must apply for within the introductory period and maintain enrollment with the Maryland Child Care Credential Program.
Work as an effective team member.
Always maintain a positive work (
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