Teacher's Assistant (Preschool & School Age) – Pathway Inclusion Center – Port Clinton, OH

Pathway is seeking 1-2 teacher assistants for a nonprofit child care center. The Teacher Assistant supports the Teacher by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality program and developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on the children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher.

Potential of receiving reimbursement for college classes!

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and prefer significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a related field.
• Understanding of Child Development.
• High Energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Classroom management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Positive attitude!

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Assistant &/or Executive Director.
• Assists in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engages in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourages self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Helps ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Abides by all state licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Assists with implementing strategies to meet or exceed center standards for program quality and student safety.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Abides by personnel policies and practices.
• Shares Pathway’s mission with members of the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Types: Part-time/Full Time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $9.00 to $12.00 /hour

Experience:

• early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
• childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• None

Hours per week:

• 20-29
• 30-39

Typical start time:

• 7AM

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• No