Position Summary
The part time (0.5 FTE) Teaching Assistant assists the Teacher in implementing and maintaining a safe, clean, Christian-based learning environment and in assuring the well being and safety of the children in his/her care.
Essential Functions
Observes and monitors children’s activities to insure each child’s safety
Implements activities as planned by the Teacher from the posted weekly lesson plan
Supports children’s emotional and social development, encourages understanding of others and positive self-concept
Confers with parents, children, staff, supervisor, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information
Maintains a calm attitude and a soft voice, and encourages this attitude and voice in others working in the classroom
Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
Treats all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect, guarding each child’s right to privacy of person
Uses positive, developmentally appropriate guidance techniques to manage behavior in the classroom
Refers parent concerns to the Teacher or the Director as appropriate
Administers first aid to children as to meet immediate health care needs
Organizes, sterilizes, disinfects and stores toys, equipment and materials to ensure order in activity areas
Performs housekeeping duties such as cleaning and dishes using approved cleaning methods
Participates in various meetings (e.g. staff development, staff meetings, etc.) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills and knowledge
Reports observations and incidents (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel
Communicates with and listens to children
Other Duties
Other assigned tasks on an as needed basis
Follows all policies in the Employee Handbook
Minimum Qualifications
Is at least 18 years of age
High school graduate or equivalent or currently enrolled in high school or equivalency program
Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Has or will obtain CPR, first aid, and blood borne pathogen training within 30 days of hire
Able to speak clearly and model the English language to children
Able to perform basic math, understand written procedures and understand multi-step written and oral instructions given in English
Knowledge of positive discipline practices
Professional expectations:
Reliability: arriving on time and working the entire scheduled shift on a consistent basis
Maintains confidentiality of parent, child, and staff information except as required by law
Attends all mandatory staff meetings and training as well as school sponsored parent and family functions as directed
Wears appropriate attire
Exhibits tact, patience, kindness and a positive attitude at all times
Demonstrates loyalty to the Preschool at all times
Able to collaborate and work with others
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Director of the Preschool
Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.
Environmental Conditions
The Teaching Assistant will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teaching Assistant will have to supervise children at all times.
Sensory Demands
The Teaching Assistant may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.
Success Factors
Consistent attendance, time management skills, dependable nature, professional attitude in all situations, cultural sensitivity and compassion, and willingness to learn are absolutely necessary.
To Apply
Email resume, cover letter, and references to Joelle Dudak, preschool@tlcs.church.
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