Classroom Assistant

Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.Actively engage in activities;

manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.

Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.

Follow all center policies and state regulations.Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience (not required). *High energy.

Ability to work well with others.Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.An understanding of child development.

Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Infant / child CPR and First Aid certification. (not required)Must clear full background check and must pass health screening (proof of a negativeTB test).

Physical RequirementsRequirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels.

May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.