What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childcare Education Assistant Teacher (Full-time) position at Easterseals Redwood?
Who is Easterseals Redwood?
Here at Easterseals Redwood, we believe that uniqueness is power. We change the way the world views and defines disability by making profound and positive differences in people's lives every day. In Greater Cincinnati, we do this with a focus on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce and community. We break down barriers for people with disabilities, veterans, and people with economic disadvantages. Easterseals Redwood is an engine for opportunity. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive human services providers in the region.
Our values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage
Here at Easterseals Redwood, we believe that uniqueness is power. We change the way the world views and defines disability by making profound and positive differences in people's lives every day. In Greater Cincinnati, we do this with a focus on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce and community. We break down barriers for people with disabilities, veterans, and people with economic disadvantages. Easterseals Redwood is an engine for opportunity. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive human services providers in the region.
Our values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage
Why work at Easterseals Redwoood as an Early Education Assistant Teacher:
- Salary range: $15-16/hour
- PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
- Humana Employee Assistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Growth Opportunities
About being an Early Childcare Education Assistant Teacher at Easterseals Redwood:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with ECE Lead and other caregivers to plan and implement developmentally appropriate, activities that are aligned with the individualized goals of the child and the program, High Scope curriculum, NAEYC, STARs and best practice principles of licensing and accrediting organizations.
- Collaborates with other staff to create and maintain appropriate room arrangements, learning centers, and consistent routines/schedules to safely engage children and maximize learning.
- Guides developmental growth of children to support achievement of learning objectives through age-appropriate play, sensory experiences, fine/gross motor activities, music/art, and language/communication activities in the classroom and during community outings and documents progress toward objectives on a weekly basis.
- Assist with the accurate and timely completion of all required documentation, including attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, reports for family, incident reports, food service forms, etc.
- Implements behavior management programs as directed.
- Attends meetings as assigned.
- Assists with shared duties of the program, including preparation and cleanup of all snacks/meals, assisting with laundry, cleaning of all toys and classroom furniture on a daily basis, etc.
- Supports efforts to educate, instruct, and train parents/guardians/other caregivers (caregivers) regarding their child’s developmental needs and daily care.
- Communicates pertinent information to caregivers about their child’s progress in achieving learning objectives and encourages caregivers to express their priorities and concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Computer Skills – Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft office skills, internet software and database programs. Able to accurately enter data into a database, search for information, send and receive email and attachments.
- Teamwork includes balancing team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectivity and openness to others' views, giving and welcoming feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit, and supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Strong customer service skills in reference to both internal and external customers.
- Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious, and economic status.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Interpersonal skills include maintaining confidentiality, listening without interruption, keeping emotions under control and remaining open to others' ideas/tries new things.
- Professionalism includes approaching others in a tactful manner, reacting well under pressure, treating others with respect and consideration, accepting responsibility for own actions, and following through on commitments.
- Shows initiative, volunteers readily, asks for and offers help when needed.
- Works with integrity and ethically.
What Easterseals Redwood needs from our Early Childcare Education Assistant Teacher:
- High School Diploma
- Experience working with children with special health care needs.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Work is performed with children with special needs/disabilities in classrooms in Redwood’s building, on the grounds, and in the community. Redwood’s building is climate controlled with standard lighting. When conducting duties outside of the building, lighting and temperature reflect seasonal conditions. Noise levels are moderate. There is minimal-to-no exposure to hazardous chemicals with occasional exposure to contagious conditions, such as the common cold. Children may display disruptive behavior.
In this role the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The essential functions of this position require visual/hearing acuity, sufficient strength, and the ability to bend, reach, grasp, manipulate objects, pull/push, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and lift and and/or carry up to 50 pounds or exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move human bodies or objects, with or without the use of adaptive equipment. Lifting forces vary with adult weight and level of ability to assist in the movement.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
If you’re someone who is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply.
- We are a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $15 - $16
