Teacher Assistant

Position 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 $15.99 - $18.18/hourly

Security Clearance: N/A

Position 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 staff

B. External: Community Agencies, Transportation Provider, Volunteers and Parents

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: None

Organizational 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:

-Completes all OCFS 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 Drivers’ license and ability to travel

-Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.