Applying for: Teachers Assistant
Job Summary: In accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations, work with young children, including children with special needs, ages 3 to 5 and assist in carrying out developmentally/age appropriate activities that support school readiness.Responsibilities include: float throughout the program/classrooms, as assigned for long-term, short-term or daily assignments working in partnership with classroom teacher to provide a safe, healthy and compliant environment for supervision, development and learning; assist with establishment/implementation of daily lesson; assist with preparation/implementation of age-appropriate developmental experiences and school readiness learning activities; supervise children in the classroom and other learning areas/spaces; assist with activities specified on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children with special needs; assist with parent-teacher conferences/home visits; promote parent involvement in classroom and/or center through implementation of center activities/parent meetings; track/report parent volunteer and in-kind hours/donations; assist with conducting inventory of classroom equipment and supplies; work in partnership with teacher to maintain current record-keeping compliant with program procedures; attend staff meetings, trainings and workshops; perform other related duties as required
Requirements: Completion of secondary education or equivalent with six (6) months experience in age-appropriate teaching field; must have or be working towards an age-appropriate center-based Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and transportation (travel required for home visits, training and getting to/from assigned worksite located across the Summit County area); computer literacy; criminal background checks conducted
Pay Rate: $13.17/hr.
Benefits: Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 403-b Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program and other benefits as applicable to work classification
Classification/Schedule: Regular, Full-time / Full Year (11 month) and Seasonal (9 month) available
Site Assignment: Child Development Centers are located throughout Summit County. Worksite assignments are based on program needs and subject to change during the course of employment