Teacher Assistant - Roper Learning Center - Roper Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Location: Roper Learning Center - Charleston, SC

Shift: 9:00am-5:45pm

Job Summary: The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting in the care, education and development of infants and children, both in a group situation and on an individual basis.  Assists the Lead Teacher in providing a comprehensive, educationally sound program for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High School Graduate or GED required.

Experience:  Six months experience in a child-care center preferred.

Licensure/Certification: DSS regulations requires that CPR and First Aid certification by the National Safety Council be successfully completed within 90 days of employment.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable): N/A

Knowledge/Skills:  Communicates effectively with infants, children and adults; strong oral and written skills

Other: Requires a mature individual who can work independently.

Contacts: Constant interaction with employees, parents and general public.  On-going contact with other early childhood professionals and students.

Work Demands/Environment:

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, and sitting on the floor. Frequent lifting/moving children, equipment etc.  Pushing, pulling, lifting, moving or carrying up to 50 lbs without restrictions. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a childcare environment.  Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Must be able to withstand outdoor temperatures in all seasons of the year. Must be able to move quickly to assist and interact with children. Must be compassionate and understand the needs of the children. Must be able to respond quickly, calmly and effectively in a crisis. Moderate noise level in work area. May be required to work flexible hours based on the needs of the department.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Child Day Care Facility - Roper St Francis Healthcare

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.