Responsible for providing the daily care and supervision of children in the assigned room. Ensures children are safe. Ensures room is well maintained. Ensures children are clean and assists children with regular hygiene, toilet training and diapering. Model for children appropriate and polite communication. Interacting positively with children in a nurturing manner. Follow weekly scheduled activities that are developmentally and age appropriate based on the age group. Ensures daily small and large motor skills are scheduled. Ensures individual and group play is available. Ensures children are allowed to develop creativity and self expression though activities. Ensures children are being stimulated and encouraged to learn. Ensures children have adequate rest/nap time Follows all Agency polices and procedures in regards to discipline policies, reporting abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter, potty training and supervision of children. Has regular communication with child's parents regarding progress, concerns or questions. Reports verbally and in writing detailing incidents of any injury or accident occurring at the center. Obtains a minimum of ten hours of approved in-service training. Attends and participates in staff meetings or events planned by the center for parents and/or children, as requested. Follows all KDH&E regulations in regard to child care centers. Completes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content. Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position. Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-today interactions. Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities. SUPERVISION:No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Assistant TeacherEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Option 1: Six months teaching experience in licensed facility with children of the same age as enrolled in the center. Option 2: Five sessions of observation, for not less than 2.5 consecutive hours, in licensed facility with children of the same age as enrolled in the center. And ten hours of workshops approved by the state for licensing staff. Option 3: Minimum of three college semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development, early childhood education & training. Supervised observation in high school or college or three months work experience with children of the same age as enrolled in the facility. Option 4: A child development associate credential. Keywords: Teacher Assistant, Paraprofessional, Instructional Assistant, Special Education Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, Teacher Aide, Paraeducator, Teaching Assistant, Special Education Aide, Special Education Instructional Assistant
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