Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood - Infant/Toddler/P-K

***$1,000.00 signing bonus***

Family Service Association is seeking a Full Time (35 hours per week) Teacher Assistant in our Kids Academy Program located in Fall River. The hourly rate is $18.50 and the schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift hours. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom Teacher and the program Director in the day to day functioning of the program and ensure the safety and well being of the children at all times. The Teacher Assistant will remain alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision and safety of the children
• Cleanliness and decorating of classrooms
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Foster a warm, relaxed and non threatening atmosphere in the classroom
• Maintaining equipment and property
• Interacting with children at lunch and snack time
• Sit with children and model good manners and nutrition habits
• Use positive approach to help children behave constructively through redirection, planning ahead, encouragement of appropriate behavior and pro-social skills

Education and Experience:

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, or have a high school diploma or equivalent and must work at all times under the supervision of a Teacher. Previous childcare experience preferred.

This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time.

Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.

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