Part-Time Afternoon Preschool Teacher's Assistant at Middleton

Within the spirit of “Making People's Dreams Come True”, this position is responsible for assisting the preschool teacher(s) and/or other school personnel by performing assigned tasks to help provide a high-quality early education program for all students in a positive, supportive environment. These duties are accomplished while delivering Raving Fans customer service to both internal and external customers.

This position is part-time with afternoon hours 12 pm-6 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Use effective, positive interpersonal skills.
• Assist the classroom teacher(s) in supervising classroom learning activities.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment for students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student/family information.
• Carrying out learning activities as prescribed by the classroom teacher(s).
• Assist students with personal hygiene and/or diapering (if required) which may include helping children on and off the changing table.
• Supervising students in the teacher's absence.
• Assisting with ongoing housekeeping chores in the classroom.
• Assist with providing a safe, nurturing environment that stimulates academic, moral and social growth
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Follow all DCF rules and regulations as required.
• Follow TVECC policies and procedures as required.
• Perform such other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must complete 40+ hours of mandated DCF training and must meet the early literacy training requirements within the set timelines of the first 90 days and yearly requirements.
• Experience working in an early childhood setting with young children
• Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement of this position.