Child Development Center Teacher Assistant

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Child Development Center Teacher Assistant will perform the following functions:

• Assists in providing quality instruction and maintaining effective learning environment for children in assigned age group/classroom. Assists in selection of resource materials, textbooks, and in designing materials for special needs. Assists in providing on-going evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of children.

• Assists in providing guidance for children in need or in conflict either emotionally or academically. Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, confers with parents on a regular basis or in times of special needs. Assists children in becoming aware of role as member of group.

• Cooperates with Lead Teacher in implementing the daily routine. Assists in working with Early Childhood Development students, participates in special activities to promote Center.

• Assists in maintaining children’s progress and learning reports. Assists in performing daily health checks on children.

• Assists with non-routine developmental activities for children with special needs. Performs other duties as required; including housekeeping tasks.

• A high school diploma

• Relevant experience in childcare

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (APS.ECED) or a related field (must include 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education) preferred.

• Minimum 6-months experience working with children.

• Relevant education and experience can be considered. Knowledge of the NAEYC developmentally appropriate practices for child care.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to child care. Knowledge of the principles and methods of NAEYC.

• Knowledge of program design, material development, and classroom presentation techniques.

• Ability to cooperate with lead teacher and others.

• Ability to maintain appropriate discipline in a group situation.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, families, employees, and ECD students.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing using Standard English.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, walk, reach and stand on a consistent basis.

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.