Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide - closer, Part Time : 12-6pm

Shepherds Fold Child Care Center
Sierra Vista, 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.
*Looking for someone with experience with children with special needs and that has at least 6 months experience in a licensed center. *

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

  • Minimum of 6 months of professional child care experience.
  • 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.
  • Must clear full background check and obtain a fingerprint card.
  • Food handler's certificate.
  • Current TB test, read negative within the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

  • an associates degree or some college credits in education/ early childhood education.
  • 1 year or more in a professional childcare environment.

Benefits

  • Discounted childcare.

About Us

Shepherd's Fold is a faith based childcare center committed to serving the community and children. We are a non-profit run through the Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church. We are enrolled with First Things First, Empower, CACFP, and DES.

Posted 2025-09-08

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