LSACC - Teacher Assistant

TITLE: Assistant Teacher STATUS: Part-Time REPORTS TO: Children's Center Director Qualifications: A two-year degree in Early Childhood Minimum of 12 ECE units while actively enrolled in ECE classes toward at least the PUC Professional Achievement Recognition certification, lever 2 or higher. Has knowledge of and understands Title 22 licensing Meets the requirements for a physical exam, testing (Dtap, MMR, TB, CPR) and background Evidence of emotional maturity, stability and physical Evidence of good judgement, problem solving Skillful at providing safe supervision and awareness of student’s environment at all Ability to communicate with parents, colleagues and director in an open, friendly and professional manner. Ability to recognize and record significant individual and group Ability to create and maintain a clean, orderly and safe learning Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to young Responsibilities: General Reports to work on time and follows schedules as assigned Is familiar with local personnel procedural policies (e.g. sick leave, requesting time off, ) Is familiar with local school handbook and SECC Early Childhood Employee handbook (purple book and can be found at https://secceducation.org ). Will be a team player and work with other staff with positive attitude and open Demonstrate responsive customer Assists lead teacher in anything requested (e.g. bulletin boards, snack time, indoor or outdoor transitions and activities, etc.) Wears appropriate, comfortable and modest clothing in preparation for a variety of Understands they are a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and report findings to Willing to take professional growth classes or workshops to acquire and maintain a state permit of PUC certification. Attend staff meetings or other preschool programs as requested by Be willing to take direction and feedback from head teacher or Supervision Supervise all activities to ensure child’s safety at all Interact with children in a caring manner, encouraging their involvement in Make sure no child is ever left Control children in group setting with firm, yet caring Be willing to diaper or help children clean Teaching Assist lead teacher when requested in creating developmentally engaging lesson plans that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of students. Assist in preparing materials needed in the classroom and for curriculum and monitor Observe and record significant individual or group behavior in a timely manner and report Keep classroom clean, safe, orderly and visually appealing for emotional and intellectual Treat each child with respect using appropriate and positive discipline measures when needed and work with other teachers for consistency. Assist with set up or clean up before and after an Perform opening and closing tasks as requested if present during those Physical Demands of the Job: Due to the nature of the work and to ensure the best possible supervision/ care of children in a safe manner the employee must be able to meet the following physical demands of the job: Be able to lift up to 50 Be able to bend, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor Be able to climb stairs Be prepared to stand for long periods of time Have fine motor skill dexterity Be physically agile Have high functioning visual, hearing and speaking abilities Job Performance Evaluation: Job performance evaluations will be conducted: At 3 month and 12 months during the first year of employment (6-month review if needed). Once a year for years 2-5 of Once every two years after 5 years of * * * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.