Teacher Assistant

Currently hiring Teacher Assistants for Preschool and Toddler classrooms.

Classroom Management:

• Work in a team in the classroom and with Little Genius Center for Learning (LGCFL) staff to facilitate and manage the classroom.
• Must display caring, creative personality and take initiative to support in the classroom.
• Assist in providing appropriate supervision for children at all times adhering to OFCS ratio compliance.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Assist in providing basic needs for children
• Work with children to improve their social skills and build self-esteem.
• Assist in maintaining and providing care for children using responsive discipline and self regulations techniques.
• Assist maintaining inventory for classroom supplies and request items as needed.
• Responsible for classroom management when the Lead teacher is absent.

Curriculum & Planning:

• Assisting with implementation of developmentally appropriate, creative, fun-filled curriculum using a variety of educational techniques
• Assist in providing tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Assist in communicating with families and school administrators using the Procare app for communicating with families, keeping track of daily activities, and documenting learning.
• Assist in the implementation of a consistent routine and give the children a sense of security and stability.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, clean and organized classroom
• Assist in supporting and helping prepare detailed and developmentally appropriate lesson plans, using the Creative Curriculum and best practices.

Regulations:

• Be familiar with and comply with all OCFS, DOH, CACFP and LGCFL policies and regulations.
• Maintain training and education requirements

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Spanish speaking is a plus but not required.

Experience Requirements

1+ Childcare experience preferred

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Clifton Park, NY 12065 (Required)

Work Location: In person