Job Type Full-time, Part-timeDescriptionPosition Data: Title: Teacher Assistant Grade: E6 - E6B Exempt Non-Exempt X Reports to: Center Director Basic Function or Position Summary: Performs instructional tasks in classrooms to assist teaching staff. Assists in the implementation and integration of the compliance mandates by planning developmentally appropriate activities within the learning environment. Provides on-site supervision and child development services to at-risk children enrolled in a child care program. Salary $15.53 - $17.65/ hourly Security Clearance:N/A RequirementsPosition Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
- Provide direct supervision to ensure the health and safety of up to 21 children with other staff members and up to 8 children individually.
- Maintain compliance with both NYS Day Care Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
- Conduct daily health checks for children
- Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom activities to meet the developmental needs of children.
- Conduct developmental screenings on children as designated.
- Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers, activities, and materials required for the implementation of planned activities to meet the developmental needs of children.
- Work with children on a one to one, small group, or large group basis.
- Together with the Teacher, maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Together with the teacher, maintain accurate, complete and timely records, including but not limited to attendance, meals and observations of children.
- Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed
- Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for washing of hands and use of restroom facilities
- Immediately report and concern regarding child abuse/neglect in accordance with service area policies and procedures.
- If MAT trained and certified, provide medication to children according to doctor's orders; properly document all medication given to children.
- Maintain an ASPIRE account and keep all training records current.
- Participate in community events as designated.
- Communicate with families on a regular basis through communication books, phone contact, face to face, etc.
- Encourage classroom involvement of parent and community volunteers.
- Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks.
- Accompany teachers on home visits as designated.
- Attend all appropriate meetings and training sessions, including obtaining the CDA credential and continued education.
- Complies with ERSEA and participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies as required.
- Promote agency values and mission.
- Notifies supervisor following service area procedures while promoting self-sufficiency.
- Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development, and volunteerism.
- Present subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques incorporating strategies which are developmentally appropriate and consider attention spans and individual learning styles, such as hands-on, visual, and auditory.
- Foster cooperative and professional working relationships.
- Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
- Other duties as designated by supervisor.
Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: COI Management and staffB. External: Community Agencies, Transportation Provider, Volunteers and ParentsSupervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0B. Titles supervised: NoneOrganizational Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all policies and procedures.
- Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.
- Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills Required:
- Demonstrates organizational skills.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Ability to relate well with families of diverse backgrounds.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, mandated. Must obtain CDA credential within two years of employment.
- AAS degree with Early Childhood Education preferred.
- Computer skills required.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to maintain substantial, Active supervision and Zone supervision of children.
- Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains OCFS training log
- Flexibility in work schedule.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Valid NYS driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the county and reliable transportation.
- Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.