Description
Toddler Assistant Teacher Part-Time Tu./Thurs. 8:00am-2:30pm (floating possible for an additional day (on Mondays and Weds.)
Employee Profile:
Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:
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Acceptance without reservation of the PCBC Day School Doctrinal beliefs
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A strong clear Christian testimony
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A mature, godly spirit
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A person of faith and prayer
Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:
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A lifestyle of biblical integrity
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A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
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The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
Qualifications:
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Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or a two-year Child Development Associates Degree
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Prefer one year working experience with young children.
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Must complete 24 hours of required yearly training outlined by the Texas Health & Human Services Department plus an additional Pre-Service Training if needed.
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Maintain Texas Minimum Standards Subchapter H, Basic Care Requirements for Infants or Toddlers.
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Obtain a CPR certification and first aid training every two years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Abide by Positive Guidance and Discipline Methods according to Texas Minimum Standards
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Establish objectives for each child by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans based on student diagnostic and assessment procedures.
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Maintain students learning results by providing verbal instructional feedback; positive coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.
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Organize and participate in daily outside activities, such as games, and gross motor play, utilizing the outdoors for teaching opportunities.
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Provide daily indoor activities for infants according to section 746.2417 “What activities must I provide for infants?” in the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. 746.2507 Section I for Toddlers
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Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments and behavior.
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Help parents by regularly providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; promptly addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requests.
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Review professional publications staying abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
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Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with the PCBC Day School COVID-19 Response Plan, procedures, and rules.
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Demonstrate enthusiasm and show pleasure in working with and caring for young children.
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Show respect to and relate positively towards children and adults.
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Ensure classrooms have the supplies and resources ready at the start of each day.
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Document the occurrence of significant accidents/incidents and notify the Day School Director immediately.
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Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment Conditions:
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Recommend immunization against measles, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus.
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Influenza vaccine is highly recommended at the onset of flu season
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Must have organizational skills to keep an orderly and clean learning environment.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Excellent understanding and ability to use computer technology for the purpose of online parent posting, lesson planning, writing, and completing training courses.
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Standing and walking for sustained periods of time; moving about on foot for supervising and monitoring students in the classroom, as well as throughout the building and playground.
Stooping, crouching, crawling and kneeling- -ability to assist young children with needs.
Climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting - - ability to pick up small children as needed as well as for classroom setup purposes, lifting between 20-40 pounds.
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Environment is primarily indoors, in a classroom, and will also include an outdoor classroom environment with intermittent hot and cold weather.
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Patience while working with young children with a wide variety of challenging behaviors and learning styles, diverse families, and co-workers.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
