PreK Assistant of BHS Child Development Center

Work schedule is 40 hours per week.

JOB GOAL: The assistant will provide a nurturing and safe environment for the students and to assist children in reaching age appropriate milestones. The assistant will demonstrate good judgement in the care and play with each child.

REPORTS TO: Director/Teacher of BPSCDC Preschool Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D;
• Preschool or elementary classroom assistant experience

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher Assistant responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, hand washing);
• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times;
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development;
• Engage parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren);
• Assist in creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children;

• Assist in establishing a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service;

• Assist in record keeping of the daily activities of each child pertaining to eating, sleeping, and daily activities using a daily sheet;

• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times;
• Work cooperatively with BHS early education and care educators and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift children up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist high;
• Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact at a child’s level;
• Stand or sit for long periods of time; to walk up and down stairs;
• Must be able to sit on the floor or in child sized furniture;
• Must be able to proactively take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all

children, parents, staff and themselves when coming in contact with children who are ill

and/or contagious.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a non-affiliated position. Up to 40 hours per week. 185 work days (3 days before students and 1 day after students plus school recess days. Not eligible for paid vacation days.

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Posted until filled