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Job Title:
Classroom Assistant (5 position available)
Department:
Child Development Center
Reports to:
Director of Operations
FLSA Status:
Non- Exempt
TS Range:
3/4 ($14.79 hourly)
Opening Date:
February 11, 2022
Closing Date:
SUMMARY:
The Classroom Assistant with guidance from the Lead Teacher and Director of Operations, will provide classroom support to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and encourage their social, emotional and intellectual development. The Classroom Assistant will be trained in the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum according to Early Achievers guidelines. Attend administrative staff meetings, professional development training sessions and other center activities and events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned)
Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children
Communicate directly with children at their level
Engage and communicate constructively with individual children during activities and routines
Respect and observe children’s interest. Intervene when needed to maintain safety
Enhance children’s play with language, toys and activities
Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families during transitions
Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate
Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expressions of emotions
Acknowledge all parents and visitors. Demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor
Establish and maintain a Primary Caregiver relationship with children and the families assigned
Assist the Lead Teacher with planning and facilitating regular parent communications regarding orientations, transitions and goals
Assist in planning and attending special events, conferences, and meetings
Share resources with parents and co-workers through discussion and newsletters
Assist the Lead Teacher with delivery of developmentally appropriate curriculum
Work with Lead Teacher to plan daily schedule which provides a balance of activities
Assist Lead teacher with the design of an environment which responds to children’s individual development levels
Foster positive self-concept by supporting individuality
Encourage creative expression
Meet all other Federal or State requirements
Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning other staff, children and families
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must be 18 years of age. AND/OR
Completion of High School or G.E.D and one year relevant experience; Meet department of Children, Family and Youth (DCYF) minimum requirements.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
With direction from Director of Operations and Lead Teacher adhere to all State of Washington licensing standards and requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of a Classroom Assistant are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. At any given moment during the employees shift the position may require frequent lifting, carrying, holding, bending, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, reaching or moving children with a weight range of 10-50 pounds, or responding immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER:
Obtain a T.B. test/screening. Must be able to pass an employee background check
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the SIT Drug Free Workplace policy.
INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position, in accordance with the SIT Personnel Policies.
TO APPLY:
Submit application packets including a resume and cover letter to
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