Description

Wanted: Full-Time Childcare Teaching Assistant
Date: 2010-02-26, 1:21PM HST
Reply to: see below

Hiring Full-Time Childcare Teaching Assistant who will be responsible for childcare in a home
setting or within a school curriculum.

Qualifications
Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be
able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the employer’s
program and philosophy. At least one year of experience is required.

Skills
* Be a mature individual
* Have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
* Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule
* Have effective interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
* Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
* Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
* Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher, which includes lesson plans.
* Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
* Supervise the classroom when the Lead Teacher is out of the room.
* Help with the general housekeeping tasks.
* Assist the Lead Teacher in other ways as requested.
* Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to at all times.
* Treat all children with dignity and respect.
* Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
* Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
* Assist Lead Teacher with implementation of appropriate early childhood education experie