JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant DEPARTMENT: Childcare
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
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Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth
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Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
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Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs
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Assist with classroom recordkeeping duties as directed by Teacher.
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Report all injuries/accidents to Center Director that occur during shift.
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Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.
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Assist with meal delivery service to children in accordance with Child Care Center standards.
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Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students
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Communicate observations to teacher
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Interact with children during planned activities for the day
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Adhere to procedures in toddler care such as potty-training, nap time, etc.
- Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending tribal, state, and national child care meetings/trainings.
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Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or GED
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Certificate in early childhood education and care or willing to obtain with 1 year of employment
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Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment
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Knowledge of child development
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Patience, flexibility and love for children
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Strong communication skills
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Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily
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Maintain classroom cleanliness
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Must pass enhanced background check
SUPERVISION:
- Supervised by the Child Care Center Director
SALARY LEVEL:
- Annual Salary Range: $30,555.20 - $40,164.80
