Part-Time Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting in implementing the children's services curriculum in a designated classroom, adhering to KCARC's mission and quality policy. The role involves maintaining a developmentally appropriate and language-rich classroom environment, assisting with food program duties, and keeping staff informed of issues and concerns. The position requires close supervision of children, leadership, and classroom management.

What You Will Do

The main responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant include adhering to KCARC's quality policy, maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment, assisting with food program duties, keeping staff informed, providing close supervision of children, and completing necessary paperwork.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to maintain a flexible schedule, maintain good hygiene, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. They should also be able to use tact and empathy when dealing with people of varied backgrounds and establish effective working relationships.

Requirements

• Possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department
• Maintain good hygiene
• Possess excellent research and writing skills
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Possess the ability to use tact and empathy when dealing with people of varied backgrounds
• Possess the ability to establish effective working relationships
• Be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products (Computer literate)
• Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership
• Be able to multitask effectively in a sometimes fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions