Reports to:
Early Childhood Learning Center
Hours:
Between 7:30-5:30
Pay:
$10.00
Job Posting Date:
07/30/2024
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
Summary:
The position of Teacher Assistant for the Early Childhood Learning Center will assist the teacher during day to day functions. Interacting with children, cleaning up classrooms, etc.
Responsibilities:
The Teacher Assistant will assist in the classroom and be responsible to assist in supervising a group of up to 16 children between the ages of birth to 5 years old. The Teacher Assistant will assist in making sure that all individual children’s needs are met including diapering, feeding, interacting, and napping.
Essential Duties:
Commit to the ECLC philosophy and reinforce and promote developmentally appropriate practices
Assist in planning, supervision, and implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for children
Assist in the planning and preparation of the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies
Assist in meeting the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, limitations, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning
Assist in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the center
Build a relationship with each individual child
Treat children with dignity and respect
Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group
Keep up-to-date on good teaching practices and of child growth and development
Know parent and child written policies, procedures and contracts
Demonstrate a general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid
Maintain a safe, sanitary, and pleasant learning environment
Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff including general cleaning
Recognize symptoms of communicable diseases and follow existing written procedures
Participate in routine fire drills and assist in emergency procedures (and train children and student employees on appropriate fire safety procedures)
Follow ECLC Staff and Parent Handbook Policies and Procedures
Communicate effectively and regularly with lead teachers and director
Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth
Participate in ongoing planning and evaluation of the Center’s program goals
Comply with National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC) criteria
Maintain positive relationships including adhering to NAEYC’s professional Code of Ethics in relationships with the children, coworkers, students, and parents
Assist in conducting various self-study and comprehensive evaluation activities necessary to obtain national accreditation through NAEYC
Other duties as assigned by the director
Work Environment:
Typical work environment is a classroom, kitchen, and office setting requiring normal to advanced safety precautions. Work is usually performed during the normal workday however, early morning or evening work may be required. This position will work closely with children, so extra safety precautions will be required. This position is frequently exposed to bodily fluids (excrement when changing diapers or toilet accidents, blood due to scrapes and other injury, and exposure to mouth and nose fluids when wiping/cleaning nose & mouth/face). Frequent periods of time will be spent outdoors supervising children on playground in various weather conditions. Occasional traveling between campus buildings and between schools in various weather conditions
Physical Demands:
Employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear, stoop, crouch, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach/lift with hands and arms. Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 30 pounds will be required (picking children up, etc.).Less frequent lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds may be required (office supplies, paper boxes, small children etc…). This position requires a lot of movement, due to working with children.
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree-seeking student, enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at CC or a partnership institution. Enjoy being around children.
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Be able to pass a background and fingerprint screening.
Be free of TB.
Be willing and able to become first aid/CPR certified within the first 90 days of employment.
How to apply:
Email emily.calmes@caspercollege.edu to get a copy of the application emailed to you.
Contact Person:
Emily Calmes
Contact Phone:
307-268-2586
Contact Email:
emily.calmes@caspercollege.edu