Teacher Assistant (Daycare) at Temple Health System

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Active Listening, Teamwork, Child Supervision, Health and Safety Practices, Personal Care Routines, Learning Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Positive Role-Modeling, Assessment and Screening, Knowledge of Child Development, Understanding of DHS Regulations, Familiarity with Early Learning Standards, Record Keeping, Planning and Implementation, Professional Conduct

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Teacher Asst helps create a caring, safe environment for the children and assists in activities to deliver quality educational care. Contributes to a well-run, organized, responsive environment. Works with Teacher by contributing to planning and implementation of activities and lessons. Follows direction of Teacher to sustain day-to-day responsibilities including facilitating learning experiences, room arrangement, personal care routines, health and safety practices, and supervision of children. Completes Daily Sheets, Illness/Injury Reports and records observation notes of children's skills and abilities. Completes periodic assessments/screenings, provides input for preparation of children's progress reports. Must communicate effectively, actively listen, and work well with others in team environment. Maintains positive relationship with children/staff/families. Serves as positive role-model and upholds program-wide values and other center quality initiatives through professional conduct. Required within 90 days of hire: Completion of Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, Pediatric First Aid CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. Mandated Reporter Training to be maintained every 5 years. Fire Safety Training required within a year of hire. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Non Degree Program Certified Child Development Associate (CDA) or 9 college credits in related Early Childhood Education courses in lieu of CDA certification Required Other Completion of Get Started with Center Based Care - Building Blocks for Quality (K6.2, C1, CDA6; 10 hours)Early Childhood Education courses in lieu of CDA certification Required Experience 2 years of experience in a teaching role and related experience with young children Preferred General Experience and knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Ounce Scale, and Work Sampling Preferred General Experience and knowledge of DHS Regulations for Child Care Facilities Preferred General Experience and knowledge of Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), PA Early Learning Standards and NAEYC Standards Preferred Licenses Pediatric First Aid CPR Required

Responsibilities

The Teacher Assistant helps create a caring and safe environment for children and assists in activities to deliver quality educational care. They work with the Teacher to plan and implement activities and lessons while maintaining day-to-day responsibilities.