Infant​/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Overview

Clemson Child Development Center seeks a Teacher Assistant in the Lions (infants) and Kangaroos (ones) classrooms to provide high quality childcare to infants from six weeks to 18 months of age. Previous experience working with infants is required, and applicant must enjoy working with very young children to meet their growth and development needs.

CCDC seeks a Teacher Assistant who is a highly self-motivated individual willing to work hard as part of a team providing the highest quality care and education for children ages six weeks to five years. The position requires an active and outgoing, kind and committed person who will participate in every important aspect of early childhood development. This person will demonstrate, through their commitment to doing the job with integrity, an understanding of the important role an early childhood teacher plays in the development of a child’s brain and overall health and well-being.

The position requires a solutions-oriented perspective. This highly active and mobile position supports the daily operations of the Center. This person will demonstrate a high-level of professionalism and a willingness to support other staff in the CCDC School Family in meeting the standards set forth by DSS, DHEC, CACFP, and the ABC Quality rating scale. This position collaborates with other teachers in providing a positive, active, and motivated standard of professionalism and excellence in the education and care of the children and families served.

Who We Are:

Clemson Child Development Center was founded over 50 years ago as a non-profit childcare facility with the mission to serve all children in the Clemson area with affordable, high-quality childcare and preschool education in a diverse learning environment. The tradition of excellence continues with an A+ ABC Quality Rating and the 4-K First Steps Program taught  teaching staff fosters learning and development through creative, cognitive, social and physical activities appropriate for each age group.

We are a full-service childcare center providing care and meals for children from six weeks through four years of age. CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Follow all CCDC Employee policies and procedures; request Supervisor/Director clarification as needed
• Follow and support all CCDC Parent policies and procedures; request Director support when necessary
• Substitute in classrooms and provide breaks for teachers when necessary if/when assigned by Supervisor/Program Director/Executive Director
• Assist in completing/maintaining student attendance and meal records, student/teacher ABC ratios, and DSS tracking sheets
• Effectively utilize iCare via iPad to communicate with parents by sharing daily activities, photos, and progress updates
• Effectively utilize CCDC Outlook email and SLACK to communicate with CCDC administration and other members of CCDC Staff/School Family
• Maintain an active/mobile role in all locations and settings; always remain present and engaged
• Follow classroom schedule, expectations, and lesson plans, implementing age-appropriate curriculum as assigned (The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers/Preschool, Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears)
• Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues to foster positive contributions to the CCDC School Family to promote a healthy system
• Actively participate in meal service (family style meals when possible); guide student behavior in cafeteria or classroom and during clean-up from meals or snacks
• Actively supervise Outdoor Learning Spaces activity, monitor for safety, and assist children with social interactions using Conscious Discipline principles
• Assist fellow staff to process laundry—wash/dry/fold as needed
• Ensure your classroom has ample supplies for daily operations
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom, screened-in porch, and outdoor learning spaces while guiding children to take care of equipment, toys, and learning materials
• Follow opening procedures and/or…