Job Description SCOPE OF POSITION The Teacher's Assistantis to assist the teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. To help implement planned activities geared to the developmental needs of a particular group of children and to channel productively the interest and energies of these children. To be aware of and attend to the needs of individual children. To work closely with classroom teacher to implement daily planned classroom activities. To maintain a clean, organized, healthy, and safe classroom environment. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP See Table of Organization. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Any combination of training/experience that will allow the caregiver to perform the above requirements. Must possess a clear, working understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice of Early Childhood. A Degree of Child Development Associate is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be willing to receive training that the appropriate state's Grading System requires to maintain this position. BLS Certification required.