Shire Jobs

The Teacher Asst helps create a caring, safe environment for the children and assists in activities to deliver quality educational care. Contributes to a well-run, organized, responsive environment. Works with Teacher by contributing to planning and implementation of activities and lessons. Follows direction of Teacher to sustain day-to-day responsibilities including facilitating learning experiences, room arrangement, personal care routines, health and safety practices, and supervision of children. Completes Daily Sheets, Illness/Injury Reports and records observation notes of children's skills and abilities. Completes periodic assessments/screenings, provides input for preparation of children's progress reports. 

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Non-Degree: Certified Child Development Associate (CDA) or 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education (Required)

Experience 2 Years of experience in a center-based preschool or infant/toddler setting (Preferred) General Experience and demonstrated understanding and facilitation of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) in all areas of work (Preferred) General Experience and knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Ounce Scale, and Work Sampling (Preferred) General Experience and knowledge of DPW Regulations for Childcare Facilities (Preferred) General Experience and knowledge of Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), PA Early Learning Standards and NAEYC Standards (Preferred)

License/Certifications

Required within 90 days of hire: Completion of Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, Pediatric First Aid CPR and Mandated Reporter Training. Mandated Reporter Training to be maintained every 5 years. Fire Safety Training required within a year of hire.