Preschool Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Asst helps create a caring, safe environment for the children and assists in activities to deliver quality educational care. Contributes to a well-run, organized, responsive environment. Works with Teacher by contributing to planning and implementation of activities and lessons.Follows direction of Teacher to sustain day-to-day responsibilities including facilitating learning experiences, room arrangement, personal care routines, health and safety practices, and supervision of children. Completes Daily Sheets, Illness/Injury Reports and records observation notes of children's skills and abilities. Completes periodic assessments/screenings, provides input for preparation of children's progress reports. 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Non-Degree: Certified Child Development Associate (CDA) or 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education (Required)

Experience
• General Experience and knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Ounce Scale, and Work Sampling (Preferred)
• General Experience and knowledge of DPW Regulations for Childcare Facilities (Preferred)
• General Experience and knowledge of Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), PA Early Learning Standards and NAEYC Standards (Preferred)

License/Certifications

Required within 90 days of hire: Completion of Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, Pediatric First Aid CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. Mandated Reporter Training to be maintained every 5 years. Fire Safety Training required within a year of hire.
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