Position Type: Bright Beginnings/Teacher Assistant - Bright Beginnings
Date Posted: 5/27/2025
Location: Busy Bees Academy-Richard L. Johnson Building
Date Available: TBD
Closing Date: Open until filled
Summary
Open position for TA in Infant classroom. Applicant must be available to work between hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Position would be for 29.5 hours per week.
The teaching assistant will work closely with the lead teacher in conducting daily duties such as preparing and serving meals, changing diapers, assisting with daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting to put children to sleep, and creating a safe environment. Qualification · High School diploma required · Prefer applicant to have CDA or Associates in Early Childhood · Must have a clear BCSC criminal background check · Applicant must be willing to have TB testing, drug screening, digital fingerprinting, and submit a health physical upon employment · Applicant must agree to attend CPR/First Aid training Physical and mental demands, work hazards: · Position may require lifting 50 lbs · Requires standing possibly 90% of hours worked · Moving between sitting and standing frequently while playing with the children
Essential Job Functions:
Providing support for the lead teacher.
·Assisting the lead teacher in planning, scheduling and implementing the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children
Monitoring and supervising the children.
Assisting the lead teacher in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians
Preparing and serving meals and snacks
Adhering to diaper changing procedures
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops and other career development and professional activities
Complete continuing education hours per State requirements each year
Maintain a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere for staff and children
Terms of Employment: Less than 12 month 5.9 Hours per day Grade 6 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook
Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $16.33-17.67 An additional $1 per hour will be paid from referendum funds