Description
Teacher’s Assistants are a part of the program planning and implementation of said programs in cooperation with the Lead Teacher. Teacher Assistants assist in planning of weekly themes, lesson plans and daily activities. Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children at all times. Actively engage in daily activities and routines with children. Ensure compliance with all Kentucky rules and regulations.
Reporting Relationship
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Reports Director and Assistant Director of Child Development and Services
Responsibilities/Activities
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Assists in adherence to program regulations, standards, best practices, and program implementation.
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Assists in the develops daily classroom schedule.
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Tracks food/meal related activities on activity form.
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Ensures the classroom is clean and organized at all times.
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Ensures toys and other materials utilized by children are cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Follows infection control policies and procedures including but not limited to handwashing, cleaning procedures, etc.
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Assists in management of child attendance and ensures appropriate and timely documentation of attendance for billing purposes.
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Assists in implementation of the daily classroom schedule.
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Works with Lead Teacher to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
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Reports illnesses and incidents to director and/or assistant director in a timely manner.
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Is fluent in the Bright Wheel application and ensures full utilization of application functions and features as it relates to his/her job.
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Forms and maintains a professional relationship with parents and families.
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Engages with parents and other family members consistently and respectfully.
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Provides parents and other key stakeholders with daily reports of their child’s activities and other information.
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Contributes to the implementation of an age-appropriate educational curriculum.
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Promotes a safe and healthy environment by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
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Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and maintains necessary certifications.
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Assists in conducting regular safety drills and training with children.
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Fosters positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication and regular updates.
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Organizes and participates in parent conferences and family engagement events.
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Assists in maintaining quality standards set by relevant federal, state and local agencies.
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Seek opportunities for professional development, stays current with early childhood education trends and ensure regulatorily required .
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Ensures cleanliness and organization of the classroom.
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Floats and substitutes in all classrooms for absences, breaks and support as needed.
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Works with all age groups.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Expert Knowledge and Demonstration of:
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Scheduling and email.
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Organization, prioritization, and time management
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Effective teamwork techniques.
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Confidentiality and sensitivity of information
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Effective problem-solving
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Ability to operate in stressful situations and within tight time-constraints.
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Self-direction and initiative
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Knowledge of child care regulations and laws
Required Skills/Abilities
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Organization and ability to effectively manage time.
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Ability to work very independently and with minimal direction.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal relations.
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Ability to execute upon policies and procedures.
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Excellent customer service skills
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Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
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Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Physical and Mental Demands:
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Good physical and mental health
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Mental fortitude and ability to manage stress.
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Patience and emotional intelligence.
Qualifications/Education/Training
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Teacher’s Assistants have at a minimum, one year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children.
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State required background checks and finger printing.
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Orientation
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Six hours of childcare training
Hours 8am-430pm
