Join Our Team at Centro de la Familia!
Are you passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds? Join us at Centro de la Familia, where we create exceptional opportunities for children and families through our early childhood education programs. Right now, we're looking for a Teacher Assistant to become a crucial part of our team.
Position Overview:
As an integral part of our team, under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Education Specialist, you will:
- Administer a developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate early childhood education program.
- Meet the individual and holistic needs of infants and toddlers.
- Work closely with parents and families, ensuring they are included in the planning and execution of their child’s education.
- Collaborate with staff, parents, and volunteers, and be directly involved in providing meals and snacks for children.
- Assume Teacher duties in the temporary absence of the Teacher.
Key Responsibilities:
- Classroom Environment: Assist in managing the classroom, supervising children, and engaging them in learning activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Program Planning: Support daily planning to promote children’s growth and development, adhering to Head Start Performance Standards and CDLF Service Plan.
- Learning Environment: Use space, relationships, materials, and routines to create an interesting, secure, and enjoyable environment for play, exploration, and learning.
- Physical Development: Implement activities that promote children’s physical development and encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
- Communication: Actively communicate with children, providing opportunities for verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Creative Expression: Stimulate children’s creative abilities through play with sound, rhythm, language, materials, space, and ideas.
- Emotional Security: Help each child develop a sense of independence and pride in themselves, fostering acceptance and mutual respect among peers.
- Behavioral Development: Create a supportive environment for children to practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors.
- Individualized Learning: Use observations and assessments to plan personalized learning activities and track progress.
- Health and Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of toys and surfaces, following CDLF’s guidelines.
Parent & Family Involvement:
- Encourage and partner with parents for active participation in the program.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
- Communicate with parents in their preferred language.
- Suggest at-home activities and materials for parents.
- Support bilingual development and cultural heritage.
