Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Full Heart Child Care

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Rochester, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you looking for a rewarding job that will help you grow in the exciting, fast-paced career of Early Childhood Education? This is the position for you! At Full Heart, you will help make a difference in the lives of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age and will be supported as you further your education and grow in your field! Responsibilities: *For all duties and functions, reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Day to Day Caretaker • Create a safe and welcoming environment for children in care • Feed children healthy, approved food from a designated, parent-approved menu • Change children’s diapers at least every two hours or more often as needed. Take potty-trained children to the restroom on an as-needed basis. Apply diaper cream as needed • Use the Brightwheel app to record all meals, toileting/diapering, and naps • Use the Brightwheel app to take at least one picture of each child for parent viewing • Comfort children who are struggling with any aspect of their self-regulation ability (feeling sad, angry, hurt) • Report any injuries to the director immediately and provide care according to your ability • Assist children in falling asleep- this may mean rubbing backs, rocking, etc. • Provide individualized care for each child, but especially infants. Infants should be fed according to a schedule provided by parents and sleep according to a schedule provided by parents Education/Behavior Management • Assist lead teacher in planning age-appropriate lesson plans for classroom in the areas of art, sensory, science, math, and literacy • Help to create an environment that fosters learning through play by having activities available to children all day, every day • Incorporate process-based art in the classroom and have open-ended art available • Always have a sensory-play option available for children (water, rice, dirt, etc.) • Use appropriate, positive behavior management techniques for children in care • Help to decorate room and create spaces/boards that represent the themes of the curriculum. Refrain from negative discipline, yelling, or any type of corporal punishment. This is a zero-tolerance policy and failing to comply will result in immediate termination • Collaborate with other teachers in the room to determine correct form of behavior management Training/Compliance • Follow procedures and guidelines for any regulation-based portion of the day (diapering, sunscreen, behavior management, etc.) • Maintain required training hours (on and off-site) • Seek out additional training in areas of interest/need • Maintain ratios at all times- this means you may not leave the classroom without another staff member stepping in • Refrain from using your cell phone in classrooms Qualifications: Essential qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • 1+ years experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age • Must pass background checks • Strong oral communication skills • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others • Ability to solve problems and act quickly in a crisis Additional Competencies: • Must be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, loud environment • Must have strong decision-making skills • Must pay attention to detail and reflection • Must have reliable transportation • Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude • Must be willing to be flexible and adaptable Compensation: $15.50 - $16 per hour

    • *For all duties and functions, reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.Day to Day Caretaker • Create a safe and welcoming environment for children in care • Feed children healthy, approved food from a designated, parent-approved menu • Change children’s diapers at least every two hours or more often as needed. Take potty-trained children to the restroom on an as-needed basis. Apply diaper cream as needed • Use the Brightwheel app to record all meals, toileting/diapering, and naps • Use the Brightwheel app to take at least one picture of each child for parent viewing • Comfort children who are struggling with any aspect of their self-regulation ability (feeling sad, angry, hurt) • Report any injuries to the director immediately and provide care according to your ability • Assist children in falling asleep- this may mean rubbing backs, rocking, etc. • Provide individualized care for each child, but especially infants. Infants should be fed according to a schedule provided by parents and sleep according to a schedule provided by parentsEducation/Behavior Management • Assist lead teacher in planning age-appropriate lesson plans for classroom in the areas of art, sensory, science, math, and literacy • Help to create an environment that fosters learning through play by having activities available to children all day, every day • Incorporate process-based art in the classroom and have open-ended art available • Always have a sensory-play option available for children (water, rice, dirt, etc.) • Use appropriate, positive behavior management techniques for children in care • Help to decorate room and create spaces/boards that represent the themes of the curriculum. Refrain from negative discipline, yelling, or any type of corporal punishment. This is a zero-tolerance policy and failing to comply will result in immediate termination • Collaborate with other teachers in the room to determine correct form of behavior managementTraining/Compliance • Follow procedures and guidelines for any regulation-based portion of the day (diapering, sunscreen, behavior management, etc.) • Maintain required training hours (on and off-site) • Seek out additional training in areas of interest/need • Maintain ratios at all times- this means you may not leave the classroom without another staff member stepping in • Refrain from using your cell phone in classrooms