What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide/Daycare position at UnityPoint Health-Memorial Hospital?
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of tasks related to the general care and education of children of ages 6 weeks – 12 years old under the direction of a qualified supervising teacher. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
Requirements:
- Prefer basic experience in a daycare or early childhood center. Must love working with children and assisting teachers in the classroom.
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- Must obtain Food Manager Certificate
- Active CPR certification or ability to obtain.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain, at all times, high quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Assist teacher in all aspects of classroom management.
- Performs quality care of children in accordance with expected standards.
- Provides nurturing interactions that promote and encourage positive self-esteem in each child.
- Utilizes developmentally appropriate educational practices to promote life skills.
- Facilitates a quality learning environment that promotes health and safety practices.
- Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
- Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Represent the center in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times.
- Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.
- Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Communicate effectively staff, students and their families.
- Perform any and all duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
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