Part Time Teacher Assistant - Children's Learning Center

SCCC REFERENCE SCC Association 26-1 DATE January 20, 2026

TITLE Part Time Teacher Assistant - Childrens Learning Center

CAMPUS College

START DATES Spring 2026

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT Part Time

SCC Association POSITION DESCRIPTION The Part Time Assistant Teacher at the Childrens Learning Centers - is a SCC Association position and report to the Director of the Childrens Learning Center. Childrens Learning Center has an employment opportunity for a Teacher Assistant.

The candidate must be a caring, kind individual with a love for children. Must also be a team player and have some flexibility in scheduling.

The Center is open for the Fall Semester (August-December) and Spring Semester (January-May) and closed during the Summer. Hours of operation are 7:30-5:00 Monday through Friday. Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years are accepted for care.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist in plan, supervise, and implement the child care program in accordance with professional standards and the policies and philosophy of the Center under direction of the teacher.
• Assist in program planning, addressing the needs, interests, special talents, individual styles, and rates of learning of the individual children.
• Treat children with dignity and respect at all times, model respect of cultural and socioeconomic differences.
• Maintain the appearance and learning environment of the classroom, participate in housekeeping responsibilities.
• Maintain a positive liaison with the parents of the children.
• Monitor conditions to insure the childrens safety at all times, acquaint children with safety rules.
• Monitor the daily attendance of the children, including individual arrival and departure times.
• Understand and practice universal precautions at all times.
• Assist children with age-appropriate personal needs as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and training programs, conferences, and courses related to the young child.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director or his/her designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Salary is based on degree and years of Early Childhood Education experience. Two years prior experience in a NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Center and Licensed Early Childhood Center or minimum CDA Certification with two years experience working with children less than 5 years of age.

Please include resume and cover letter.

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