The FEC Teacher Assistant will support the FEC by: Maintaining a neat, appropriate appearance and being prompt for work hours Ensuring childrens safety through effective supervision Interacting in a calm, positive and caring manner with the children Assisting teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum Reading to children both individually and in small groups, as directed by the teacher Developing an awareness of each childs individual needs, interests, and personality Interacting with the children in ways that empower them as problem-solvers & investigators, encouraging them to respect themselves and others, validating their individuality and promoting their self-esteem Serving as a model for children by speaking and acting in respectful ways Assisting with daily set-up, meals, clean-up and CACFP daily meal count recordkeeping as needed Being a willing and helpful support to the teaching staff by following their directions and anticipating where your help is needed (e.g.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits hours All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form Work with a diverse student population Exhibit patience and a positive attitude Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, and ability to complete a variety of tasks on immediate or extended timelines Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines Have a strong understanding of technology and the ability to use it effectively and efficiently.