WeeMAC Infant Classroom Teacher Assistant (part-time) JobID: 2936Position Type: Morning and Afternoon Care (MAC)/ Wee MAC StaffDate Posted: 12/11/2025Location: MACDate Available: 12/15/2025The assistant to the teacher in this classroom is responsible for helping the teacher to execute all aspects of the class as described below. The lead teacher is ultimately responsible for the classroom and assistants should take their direction and receive guidance from the lead teacher.Responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices that meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children offering a stimulating environment for infants. The development and safety of children will be ensured based on the School Administered Child Care Rules of the State of Tennessee Department of Education and with other high quality early childhood practices and1. Create, provide, and maintain a nurturing, stimulating, clean, safe environment for the healthy development of infantsEnsure children are supervised at all times (100% attention toward children)Create an environment where children can explore and learn about their "world"Motivate individual infant development of large muscles by climbing, crawling, and other physical activities taking into consideration safety and security issuesEstablish and build secure relationships with childrenEstablish and maintain positive communication with parents including a daily reportPractice developmentally appropriate activities with the babiesCreate expression and imaginary play for toddlersUse a smiling, pleasant tone of voice when communication with childrenUnderstands and attends to the infants/children's expression of feelingsEngages and maintains one-to-one, face-to-face interactions with infants.Provides warm, responsive interactions with infants throughout the dayTalks, sings, and reads to the infants frequentlyKeeps classroom neat and orderlyFollows regulations regarding separation of diapering and food preparationResponsible for reporting any symptoms of child abuse and neglect, abnormal behaviors, injuries, and illnesses to supervisors, parents, or proper authorities2. Complete necessary administrative tasks and training requirementsMaintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports and logs as requiredAttends conferences, workshops, trainings, meetings, and other institutions to enhance knowledge and skillsKeep parents informed of center expectations, activities, and their child's progressMaintains confidentiality of records and information, lesson plans, and child developmental profileDevelop lesson plans for classroomWork with center director as needed for other administrative task3. Knowledge and physical requirementsUnderstands normal growth and development of infants and toddlersKnows appropriate developmental procedures and practices for infants and toddlersAble to understand the communication of infants and toddlers and respond appropriately to their needsAble to understand babies'/children's' emotions and respond appropriately4. Physical RequirementAble to lift 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessaryReach a child 20 to 30 feet away within 30 seconds without endangering selfCrouch to or sit at a child's heightHandle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with providing5. Perform other related duties as required and/or directed by Director Other duties as requested by the Director.#J-18808-Ljbffr