The Teacher Assistant provides support to the ECE Teacher in the care and active supervision of children 18 months to age 12. Furthermore, the teacher assistant in the float position will act as a substitute teacher, covering teachers' personal/medical leave.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist the teacher in maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom, including all children regardless of their abilities.
Assist and/or substitute for the classroom teacher, providing developmentally appropriate educational experiences, including all children regardless of ability.
Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining the health and safety of the environment and the children.
Assist classroom teacher in effectively and respectfully working with families.
Assist classroom teacher in welcoming UND Field experience students, student caregivers, volunteers, and foster grandparents.
Promote one's personal and professional growth through continuing education, professional literature, and commitment to self-evaluation.
Work effectively, respectfully, & professionally with a team of colleagues (Teamwork).
Maintain professional/ethical conduct.
Required Competencies
Computer literate
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood.
Upon being hired; must complete CPR/First Aid/AED Training & ND Growing Futures basic childcare course.
Minimum Requirements include at least one of the following:
40 hours of professional Early Childhood professional development preparation including 10 hours of training in each North Dakota Core Competency Area: Families/Communities, Program Planning/Evaluation, and Professional Development and Leadership (Must be delivered by an Early Childhood agency such as: Head Start, Growing Futures or US Military)
OR
One 3 credit college course directly applicable to one of the following ND Core Competency Areas.
In addition to the following:
1 year of work experience in Early Childhood Education
Successful completion of a criminal history records check.
Successful completion of the ND Department of Health & Human Services Criminal History Fingerprinting Background Check
Valid Driver's License
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates in early childhood education or child development Certificate (CDA).
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must include:
Resume
2 Professional References, not related to the applicant.
Please include if you are currently or in the last 12 months have been employed with the University of North Dakota, University System, or any other North Dakota State Agency. If so, include what agency, department, and how many hours you work a week.
