Position Title - Panther Daycare Paraprofessional
Qualifications - 18 years of age or older, High school diploma or equivalent
Reports To - Director or Site Supervisor
Terms of Employment - 195 day contract
Essential Job Functions
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Ensure all minimum licensing and Better Beginnings requirements are being met on a daily basis
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Monitor classroom, playground and other areas for safety and security
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Assist lead teacher with organizing, cleaning and preparing materials
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Assist children in achieving developmental success socially, emotionally and behaviorally
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Maintain a positive climate for children and encourage respectful interactions
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Monitor student progress and help maintain documentation
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Engage in positive interactions with children and serve as a positive role model for developing social skills
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Attend required trainings
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Perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors
Other Job Functions
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Document and record daily activities for each child in Procare
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Ensures staff-child ratios are met at all times
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Accompany assigned children and know classroom count at all times
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Strive to meet each child’s individual needs
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Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, employees and others
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Builds positive relationships with children, parents, co-workers and others
