Teacher Assistant- Fairfax

## Description
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Performs para-professional educational work in planning, preparing, and implementing a WELA Program for young children and their families. Assists the lead teacher in a cooperative and professional manner.

## Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred or actively working on Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field
• Must complete Associate’s Degree within 3 years of start date
• Must have 1 year experience in child care atmosphere or similar preschool educational institution required
• Certificate of Mastery (COM) certification required within twelve (12) months
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have a food-handlers permit within two weeks
• Must have a current CPR and First Aid certificate (pediatric/to Adult)
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Oklahoma School Bus Driver's license (OSBDL) preferred
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to stoop, bend and lift on a daily basis
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
• Requires a high level of problem- solving skills
• Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing