Job Posting for Child Care Teacher Assistant at Family Services, Inc.

Summary:

The Teacher Assistant assists with planning and implementing learning experiences that advance children's cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development within a safe, healthy learning environment. The Teacher Assistant encourages the involvement of the families and supports the development of relationships between children and their families.

Position Responsibilities:

Assists the teacher in all classroom activities, field trips, and outdoor activities, including lesson planning.

Assist in instructing and supervising children in classroom activities.

Participates in the screening, observation, and documentation of children.

Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.

Assist in keeping the classroom clean and orderly.

Assists in monitoring and recording child outcomes

May be required to take charge of the classroom in the Lead Teacher's absence.

Assists the teacher in meeting the program’s parent and family involvement needs.

Attends all workshops and meetings as requested.

Has a complete understanding of DCDEE Licensing requirements.

Continuously monitor children to ensure safety and report child abuse and neglect when necessary.

Ensure accurate meal counts and attendance and submit on time.

Maintains confidential records as federal, state, and local mandates require.

Collaborate with Lead Teacher in a manner that will promote a team teaching approach.

Participates in workshops, meetings, and community events (e.g., partner meetings, conferences, etc.) to receive and/or present information.

Adheres to protocol and procedures for Active Supervision

Must adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.

All other duties as assigned.

Compliance and Reporting:

Responsible for maintaining compliance by adhering to Agency Policy and Procedures, Administration for Children and Families, and DCDEE North Carolina Day Care rules and regulations.

Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with DCDEE and agency expectation

Responsible for maintaining training hours as directed by the DCDEE Licensing requirements through Agency pre-service and in-service, workshops, conferences, etc.

Professional Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining the staff/child ratio at all times.

Responsible for reporting potential abuse and neglect according to the Child Development Program policy

Responsible for adhering to the professional development plan, including renewal of annual credentials (*required for continued employment in this position).

Must be able to attend out-of-town conferences and training sessions periodically

Maintain professionalism at all times through actions and behaviors

Display a friendly and positive attitude towards job duties, parents, children, staff members, and others (visitors, volunteers, community partners), and willingly perform job duties.

Communicate effectively by using productive comments, pleasant expressions, and welcoming gestures

Must be a team player

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-year experience working with children

And Either:

Early Childhood diploma or certification and experience working with children and willing to obtain CDA and/or AA in ECE within 12 months after hire date.
Completed EDU 119 and experience

Preferred:

Child Development Association-CDA Preschool,
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience
Current driver’s license and car with the ability to travel between various centers and conduct home visits; criminal background clearance; physical examinations, TB test, and COVID-19 vaccination.
First Aid/CPR for Preschool and/or Infant/Toddler;

Expected Hours of Work:

8 Hour shift
Day
Monday to Friday

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to express ideas, concepts, and plans effectively orally and in writing.
Working knowledge of practices in early childhood growth and development for children.
Proficiency in using Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and using the internet
Proficiency in using PC, mobile devices, scanners, copiers, multi-line phone systems, and other office equipment
Ability to teach children using evidence-based techniques and methodologies for varied developmental levels, abilities, and disabilities.
Ability to write lesson plans and tailor activities to meet individual and group developmental needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, department heads, employees, other community agencies, and the general public.
Ability to work effectively in teams
Ability to integrate services to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
Understanding and acceptance of regional cultural, religious, and economic differences.

Ability to maintain dignity and self-control in stressful situations; objective about personal strengths and limitations
Ability to work outside regular business hours to meet Agency needs

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Activity

Carrying · Writing · Bending · Stooping · Grasping
Standing · Twisting · Sitting · Lifting · Walking
Filing documents · Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
Using computers, telephones, mobile devices, and fax machine keyboards

Physical Requirements

Push, pull, lift, or carry up to as much as 25 pounds occasionally
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods

Visual/Audible Acuity Requirements

Must be able to read and distinguish small print
Must have depth perception and be able to distinguish basic colors
Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise
Must be able to speak clearly and make self-understood while also understanding others using the English language

Family Services, Inc. is committed to a diverse and drug-free workforce. EOE

Family Services, Inc. values flexibility and the willingness to take on new challenges. As opportunities arise and work responsibilities change, your job description will be adjusted to meet the organization’s needs.

Job Responsibilities

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities, and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the job. They should only be regarded as a detailed description of some of the work requirements of the position. Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice, based on the organization’s needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Family Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants, as well as employees who are or become disabled, must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. Family Services, Inc. shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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