Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Buena Vista Children's Services
Cottonwood, AZ

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director 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 educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

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

Requirements

  • GED/High School Diploma
  • 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 or willing to obtain
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Level 1 fingerprint clearance card
  • Negative TB test

Benefits

  • Free childcare
  • Opportunity to earn PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Free schooling through the registry after 6 months of employment
  • Work 4 tens with an extra day off in the week
  • Weekends and major holidays center is closed
  • After 1 year of employment an extra 2 days of PTO (Paid Time Off) are acquired
Posted 2025-09-25

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