Assistant Teacher- Keys for Kids

Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI) 

Job Description 

POSITION TITLE:               Assistant Teacher – Keys for Kids 

DIVISION:                           Early Childhood Services 

SUPERVISOR:                     Assistant Center Coordinator 

CLASSIFICATION:               Non-Exempt 

PURPOSE:    

Assist primary caregivers with the implementation of an inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment for all children in the assigned classroom. In the primary caregiver’s absence, assume responsibilitiesasdelegatedbythesupervisor.Provideeducationalservicestochildrensexweeksto five years.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

              1.       Ensurethesafetyofallchildren inanassignedgroupandmaintain sightandsound atall times.

2.       Create a warm, clean, and accepting environment that is inclusive of all children’s needs. Provideawelcomingatmosphereforallfamilies,volunteers,communityrepresentatives,and staff.

3.       Assist teachers with creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Ensurethatactivitiesarechildled,playbased,andmeetfidelityrequirements.Conductlesson plansaswrittenintheabsenceoftheleadteacher(s).Observeanddocumentevidenceofchild growth and development in order to contribute to assessments.

4.       Abide by program philosophies on parent engagement and parent participation. Actively participateinparentengagementopportunities.Encouragefamiliestoengageinactivitiesoffered by the program that promote family well-being.

5.       Appropriatelycommunicatewithfamiliesbothverballyandinwriting.Providefamilieswith resources and referrals to community agencies as needed. Shares all conversations with the child’s primary caregiver in a timely manner.

              6.       Modelappropriatelanguageandbehavior forchildren, volunteers, and families

7.       Reportanyhealth,social,orcrisisneedsofthechild orfamilyto the child’sprimarycaregiver.

8.       Attendallmeetingsandtrainingsasrequiredtomeetstateandfederalregulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS: 

              1.       Mustbeable toholdandmove smallchildren weighing5-50 pounds.

2.       Mustbeabletomoveandplaywithsmallchildrenindoorsandoutdoors,includingroutinetasks such as diaper changing and feeding.

3.       Complywithregulatoryhealthrequirements,including:providingdocumentationofanannual physical within 30 days of hire and every five (5) years thereafter; and an annual TB test.

4.       Displayanoverallcommitmenttotheagencyandprogram’smission,values,andvisionwhile maintain a positive, professional image.

5.       Adheretoallplans,policies,andproceduresofBonaVistaProgramsandtheearlychildhood department.

v            6.       Performallrequireddocumentation andreportsandsubmit inatimelymanner.

7.       Assistwithadditional dutieswhen directedbymanagement.

REQUIREMENTS: 

1.       MusthaveaCDA,an equivalentofaCDA(12credithoursinECE),orbeabletoobtainaCDA within two years of employment.

2.       Mustbeat least21years ofagewhen workingwith infants.

3.       MusthaveorbeabletoobtainCPRcertificationannuallyand FirstAidcertificationeverytwo years.

4.       Generalknowledgeofchilddevelopment, nutrition,health, andsafetyis preferred.

5.       Mustpossessgoodoralandwrittencommunicationskills.

6.       Experienceworkingwithchildrenundertheageof3 yearsispreferred.

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job.  The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility. 

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