Careers

Big progress often starts with small moments: a first word, a new skill, a confident smile. At Anderson Child and Developmental Center, our team helps make those moments happen for children and families right here in Anderson, SC.

Open Positions

We’re looking for caring, dependable people who bring patience, energy, and heart to their work. You’ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, ongoing learning, and treating every child and family with dignity and respect.

Interested? Please complete the application below, then email it, along with your resume and the required form, to director@acadcenter.com and nurse@acadcenter.com.

Position Title: Teacher Assistant/Aide

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary and Vocational.
Wage Range: Wages are based on experience.

Position Overview:

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

This position reports to the Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
Follow all center policies and state regulations.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience is preferred but not required.
High energy.
Ability to work well with others.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
An understanding of child development.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. It can be obtained if you don’t have it.
Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study. CDA or 6 hours of ECE credit preferred.
Must have ECD 101 or complete South Carolina Health & Safety 15 hours of training through Pro Solutions.

Physical Requirements

Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

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