Genesis Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to provide the highest quality education, job training and support services to people of diverse cultures so that they may achieve economic independence and participate fully in society” is seeking a full time Teacher Assistant. This position requires daily communication with parents, the ability to adapt to a changing environment, and the thorough development of a curriculum that inspires children. We are interested in hiring a responsible, energetic, and compassionate early childhood educator with a background in child development and the ability to foster a lifelong love of learning in students.
Responsibilities:
- Help plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of children.
- Help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning.
- Communicate positively with parents.
- Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program.
- Help prepare activities.
- Serve meals to the children.
- Help to keep the classroom clean, organized, and maintained.
- Attend meetings and training.
- Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Must participate in early childhood staff development program
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working with children in a childcare/early learning center.
- Strong communication skills
- Positive team player
Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children, such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc.· Must have visual and hearing acuity. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check
- Must pass the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS)
Benefits available after three-month probationary period and satisfactory performance review include:
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement plan 403B[Text Wrapping Break]
Schedule: 8-hour shift, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Compensation: Starting at $15.25 per hour
How to Apply: Please submit a resume to Jody Bernard through email at jbernard@gencenter.org