Child care Teacher Assistant

The Learning Experience

  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 hours ago
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensations
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Great Work Environment
Job SummaryWe are looking for an energetic Teaching Assistant to join our team! As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist the classroom teacher with classroom duties and instruction. Your goal is to create a welcoming learning environment and provide students with the tools they need to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and has a passion for teaching!Responsibilities:
  • The Assistant Child Care Teacher provides direction for the children in the classroom, assists with implementing program curriculum, and provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging
  • Alongside the Lead Teacher, assists with designing and implementing curriculum within the established guidelines and daily lessons/activity plans
  • Adapt lessons to meet the needs of each child as needed
  • Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
  • Collaborates with, and provides support to, Lead Teachers
  • Safety & Communication
  • Closely monitors arrivals, departures, and absences of all participants, and ensure that children?s whereabouts are known at all times during program hours
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must be at least 17 years of age
  • Abusive Head Trauma Training, CPR for infant and child, AED, Intro to the child care Profession, SIDs Prevention Training, Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care within 30 days of employment
  • CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications and child abuse prevention trainings within 30 days of hire
  • Must be able to comply with ADA requirements
  • Must complete Wisconsin Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire
  • Previous experience as a teaching assistant is preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Energetic and positive attitude
  • Ability to pass a background check

The Learning Experience