Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Overview
Lead a nurturing therapeutic environment for young children while collaborating with families. Own curriculum planning and implementation to support holistic development. Drive positive outcomes through engaging activities and individualized care.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and implement weekly lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to foster growth
- 2Assemble materials and execute activities to create stimulating learning experiences
- 3Provide daily therapeutic interactions through play and one-on-one engagement
- 4Maintain a safe, orderly, and stimulating classroom environment aligned with House of Ruth standards
- 5Conduct parent conferences and communicate child progress regularly
- 6Support developmental assessments and complete required documentation like GOLD observations
- 7Participate in quality improvement initiatives using CLASS and ITERS tools
- 8Assist with home visits per Early Head Start guidelines
- 9Apply CDA certification and relevant experience to guide practice
Requirements7
- 1CDA in Infants and Toddlers required with 1-2 years experience
- 21 year early childcare experience
- 3Child Development Associate Certification preferred
- 4Ability to work on hands-on floor or table activities
- 5Strong communication skills for parent collaboration
- 6Understanding of therapeutic approaches for emotional support
- 7Commitment to ongoing professional development
Salary Insight
$18k per year
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