Teacher Assistant

Company: Kiddie Academy of Round Rock
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

*Kiddie Academy of Round Rock* Child Care Center is hiring full-time Assistant Teacher for Preschool to add to our growing team.

To apply and for immediate interview, visit us at *5080 North A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock TX 78665 or call us at 512 270 9988*. For more information about us, check out our website at www.kiddieacademy.com/round-rock

*BENEFIT: *
* Competitive pay
* Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off accrual
* Paid training and time for professional development including CPR and First Aid
* Company sponsor Health and Dental Insurance
* Company sponsor 401k Retirement plan that match up to 4% of salary.
* Generous Employee Child care discount
* Education Assistant Program for CDA or Early Childhood Education.

*JOB QUALIFICATIONS: *
* Must be 18 years of age and High School Graduate/GED holder, Prefer Formal Education in Early Childhood Development, CDA, Associate/Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field
* Must have reliable transportation to work
* Must have satisfactory background check from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
* Must be able to supervise children without any assistance
* Must able to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least chest high
* Maintains CPR and First Aid Certification and Transportation Training as required by state or local regulations

*JOB SUMMARY: *

Responsible for the daily planning, management, implementing curriculum, and supervision of the classroom and children and follow the curriculum and schedule of Kiddie Academy. Generally, assisting Lead Teacher in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained.
* Completes all academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.
* Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings, as requested.
* Assists and supervises children during all activities.
* Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise.
* Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, program, and schedule.
* Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids / materials for classroom activities.
* Assists children with meal times and clean-up.
* Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
* Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas.
* Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
* Communicates appropriate information to parents; maintains developmental profiles for children.
* Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year.
* Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards.
* Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed.
* Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel is not available: for example, may answer telephones at front desk, or may assist supervisor with bookkeeping tasks.
* Assists with planning and implementing academy-wide events.
* Meets with prospective families; communicates appropriately with potential new customers.
* Assists in evaluating personnel within the classroom.
* Schedules field trips and speakers for monthly programs as directed by management.
* Prepares classroom portion of monthly newsletter.
* Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.
* Reports any problems to the teacher-in-charge or the director.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

Keywords: Kiddie Academy of Round Rock, Round Rock , Teacher Assistant, Education / Teaching , Round Rock, Texas