Description
The Margaret N. Perry Children's Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accepting applications for a Child Care Teacher Assistant. Be an active part of a teaching team by working closely with the lead teacher, student workers and volunteers. Must be attentive, provide responsive care and appropriately supervise children while ensuring a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Guide student workers and volunteers in understanding supervision expectations as well as developmentally appropriate activities. Must help maintain classroom, playground and general center safety, organization and cleanliness.
Responsibilities:
* Provide for the personal needs of each child while supervising children inside and outdoors
* Plan, organize and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children
* Guide student workers and volunteers to guarantee that daily schedules and routines are followed
* Communicate with parents verbally and in writing about children's daily routines and progress
* Provide and maintain a stimulating environment that meets TN 3-STAR guidelines
* Maintain daily records
* Attend, and participate in extra-curricular programs as well as required annual in-service/training hours
* Collaborate with director and other staff to supports program goals
* Maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate environment, communicating potential problems to lead teacher and director
* Perform other tasks, as requested by director
* Depending upon educational experience, may be required to take TECTA orientation classes at 1st available opportunity