Reference #: 5000959536206
Part-Time Assistant Teacher (Saturday's)
POSITION SUMMARY: The Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in implementing the daily program in the classroom by preparing supplies and the classroom environment for the day's activities, and cleaning up and reorganizing the classroom at the end of the day. Under the direction of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant supervises play activities, participates in group games, enforces safety rules, and assists children with self-help activities. The Teacher Assistant also serves as a behavioral role model for parents and volunteers by projecting a warm, caring personality towards others in a way that encourages and supports their positive self-esteem.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare classroom for the day's activities including but not limited to preparing supplies and arranging the classroom appropriately
Assist in clean up and reorganization of the classroom at the end of the day
As requested by the teacher, supervise play activities, participate in games, enforce safety rules, and intervene when children are at risk of injuring themselves and/or others
Assist children with self-help activities including but not limited to self-feeding, washing hands, tying shoes, buttoning buttons, holding pencils, and cleaning up after oneself
Assist parents as needed during lunchtime
Role model positive behaviors and parent-child interaction for parents and volunteers including, but not limited to interacting with peers, communicating with others, appropriate parent/child interactions for play and assisting child with age-appropriate tasks, as well as providing appropriate mental and physical stimulation, discipline, and structure
Change diapers and monitor toileting using universal precautions
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis management using agency-trained protocols
Perform cleaning tasks per the classroom cleaning schedule
Perform other duties as assigned
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Teacher
DIRECT REPORTS: None
CONTACTS: Parents, children, Family School staff
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years' experience with preschool-aged children
Experience in a classroom setting highly preferred
Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to solve problems and make decisions in collaboration with the teacher
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR and crisis management using agency-trained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Part-time
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
