ELRC (Early Learning and Research Center) Teacher Assistant

• Provides day to day support for the supervising teacher to facilitate classroom routines and daily caregiving tasks.  Assists supervising teacher in curriculum development and delivery of classroom activities. Leads small group instruction at the direction of the supervising faculty.  Participates in classroom management, set-up, break-down, decoration, etc. at the direction of the supervising faculty.  Communicates directly with supervising teachers and school staff related to the needs of the children and their families.  
• Provides student oversight, supervision, and a safe and nurturing environment for growth. 
• Maintains compliance with DOE Childcare Licensure and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.  Abides by the ideals and principles set forth by the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Other responsibilities and activities as assigned by designated staff and supervising teachers. 
   

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of appropriate experience.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to walk. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
   

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.