INFANT/TODDLER (ITCS) TEACHER ASSISTANT

## Description

**INFANT TODDLER (ITCS) TEACHER ASSISTANT**

**GROWING YEARS EARLY CENTER - JOHNSTOWN**

**FULL TIME – 1st SHIFT**

**MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE**

**NO HOLIDAYS OR WEEKENDS**

**The Growing Years Early Learning Center in Johnstown, offering child care for children from birth through five years of age in a teaching environment that is secure and nurturing, is actively seeking a full time, first shift Infant Toddler (ITCS) Teacher Assistant. This position assists the Infant/Toddler (ITCS) Lead Teacher to implement program planning to include individualized activities for each child in the classroom, ensuring that the highest quality services are provided.**

*Duties include:*

• **Assists Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher in reaching program goals as directed.**
• **Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc.**
• **Assist Infant/Toddler (ITCS) lead teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom according to program procedures.**
• **Monitor and maintain in good repair materials and equipment used in the classroom according to program policies and procedures.**
• **Provide services to assigned children ages birth to three years and their families. Maintain accurate records of classroom experiences, family contacts, services to children, food data, etc., as per procedures.**
• **Ensure that activities, material, etc., are appropriate to the developmental capabilities of each child.**
• **Implement an individualized developmental program for each child that reflects goals and objectives agreed upon by the family.**
• **Observe and record child progress through anecdotal records and required assessments.**
• **Greet each child and parent in a warm, friendly manner as they arrive at the center; facilitates entry into classroom, and separation from parents.**
• **Make provisions for all children with disabilities so that their special needs are met and their well being is assured.**
• **Provide a learning environment for children that invites exploration, emphasizes communication, problem solving, stimulates curiosity and the development of new ideas, and maximizes success.**
• **Provide a variety of appropriate equipment, activities and opportunities to promote the physical development of the children.**
• **Provide activities and experiences that develop questioning, probing and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.**
• **Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.**
• **Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative abilities while promoting process vs. product.**
• **Provide opportunities that allow children to accomplish tasks on their own. Help each child to know, accept, and take pride in himself, and to develop a sense of independence.**
• **Assist in feeding infants and serving meals as scheduled or requested and in accordance with established procedures for sanitation and mealtime interaction with children.**
• **Help children learn to get along with others and encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect among children and adults.**
• **Provide an environment in which children can learn and practice skills and behaviors which are appropriate and acceptable individually and in a group.**

*Qualifications:*

• **High School diploma or equivalent and two years (2,500) hours work-related experience.**
• **CDA credentials preferred.**
• **Experience related to the care and development of young children.**

*Benefits include:*

• **Competitive Salary**
• **Choice Benefits Program options include:**
• **Health Insurance (full time)**
• **Short and Long term Disability Insurance**
• **Dental Insurance**
• **Vision Insurance**
• **Life Insurance and ADD**
• **Generous paid time off program (full and part-time team members)**
• **Seven paid holidays per year (full time)**
• **Tuition reimbursement**
• **401k with Roth Option**
• **Uniforms supplied based on position**
• **Discounted child day care program where available**
• **Continuing Education**

• *Please contact us today at 1-814-248-3800 for more information, submit an application online at <www.alsm.org> or stop by:*
• **Growing Years Early Learning Center**
• **865 Susquehanna Street**
• **Johnstown, PA 15905**
• **EOE**