Early Childhood Teacher Assistant - Substitute Pay Rate $17.75 - $18.82 / Hour (based on experience) People, Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!The People, Incorporated Children's Center is looking for a Early Childhood Teacher Assistant -Substitute to assist with planning and implementing program goals and activities for Pre-Schoolers. The Teacher Assistant oversees parent involvement in daily living activities and maintains a healthy and safe environment for all program participants. EEC certification preferred. Associate's degree preferred. High School diploma or GED and valid driver's license required, as well as a qualifying criminal background check, and motor vehicle record.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform daily living activities such as feeding, diapering, and washing.
- Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
- Participate in planning child activities including preparing materials, equipment and food.
- Maintain pertinent records such as daily charts as assigned.
- Maintain knowledge in field through appropriate educational activities.
- Perform support duties as requested by the teacher.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
- Maintain all program and Agency required trainings
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent or meeting EEC standards.
- Ability to interact appropriately with children, clients and staff.
- A qualifying criminal background check
- Driver's license preferred but not required
Why join our Team?Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 4 weeks accrued paid time off
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 403(b) savings plan
- Wellness Activities and initiatives
- Select employee discounts through LifeMart
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Join us! #peoplewithapurposePeople Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency's success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.UNITED WAY MEMBER AGENCYAA/EOE