Teacher Assistant (Part-time)
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The Daycare Teacher Assistant 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.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Non Degree: Certified Child Development Associate (CDA) or 9 college credits in related Early Childhood Education courses in lieu of CDA certification (Required)Other: Completion of Get Started with Center Based Care - Building Blocks for Quality (K6.2, C1, CDA6; 10 hours) (Required)Experience2 Years of experience in a teaching role and related experience with young children (Preferred)General Experience and knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Ounce Scale, and Work Sampling (Preferred)General Experience and knowledge of DHS Regulations for Child Care Facilities (Preferred)General Experience and knowledge of Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), PA Early Learning Standards and NAEYC Standards (Preferred)License/CertificationsRequired 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.Your Tomorrow is Here!Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Your Tomorrow is Here!As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they're in.It's essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.