About the position
Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity. A Preschool Teacher Assistant, at Thompson Child Development Center (TCDC), is responsible for providing high-quality daily care to children enrolled at the child development center, following the expectations and policies of Thompson, and adhering to the guidelines of Division of Child Development and Early Education. Care includes implementing daily lesson plans and documenting the child's progress, following center and classroom routines and working with a lead teacher, under the supervision of the director.
Responsibilities
- Implement daily lesson plans and document the child's progress.
- Maintain the total quality of the classroom environment, focusing on cleanliness, order, state of repair, and the replenishment of supplies.
- Provide direct service and supervision to children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Establish appropriate and helpful relationships with other staff, mentors, family members, and support service providers.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development and professional activities.
- Understand the cultural diversity of children and team members to better serve families.
- Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, and moving items as required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Have at least six SCH of post-high school coursework in Early Childhood Education.
- 2 years of early childhood teaching experience.
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
- Must have knowledge of regulations governed by DCDEE and Mecklenburg County Health Department standards.
- All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Passion for working with youth & adolescents.
- Enjoy making an impact on the lives of others.
- Alignment with the values of Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.
Benefits
- Starting Pay Range: $14-16.00 hourly.
- 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options.
- 401K Match.
- Education Reimbursement.
- Referral Bonus.
- Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure.
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service.
- Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans.
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
- Free EAP services.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles.
- Multiple opportunities for growth.
