What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Teacher's Assistant position at Jefferson College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Child Care Teacher's Assistant
PIN
209000
Classification Summary
This class is the first level in the Child Care series. Incumbents assist the Teacher in developing and implementing activities and lesson plans, observing developmental progress, and ensuring an appropriate environment for the children. Responsibilities may include directing children’s activities, communicating with parents about their child’s/children’s day on a daily basis; and planning and implementing lessons according to the developmental level of the children.
Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience
Six (6) college-credit hours in early childhood, child development, youth development, and/or child/family-related courses required; nine (9) credit hours preferred. Six months experience required.
Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience
Licensing Requirements
First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
Essential Job Function
These are the job duties that are required of the position.
Classification Duties
1. Assist Teacher in the development of curriculum and implement appropriate activities to advance all areas of the children’s development and learning. (A1)
2. Assist Teacher in establishing positive, respectful relationships with all children to foster development. Observe and respond to the individual child’s needs and potential, as well as to those of the group. (A1)
3. Assist the Teacher in establishing positive, supportive relationships with families. (A1)
4. Monitor indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns. Recognize and report signs of child abuse/neglect as specified in the Jefferson College Child Development Center staff handbook and as mandated by law. (A1)
5. Assist Teacher in collecting assessment information (e.g. Portfolio assessment and written observations) used to drive developmentally appropriate, intentional teaching practices. (A1)
6. Ensure that mealtime is a pleasant learning experience. (A1)
7. Model developmentally appropriate practices for teaching aides, volunteers and teacher education students. (A1)
8. Attend staff meetings, in-service training, workshops, and special activities as directed. (A1)
9. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
2. Assist Teacher in establishing positive, respectful relationships with all children to foster development. Observe and respond to the individual child’s needs and potential, as well as to those of the group. (A1)
3. Assist the Teacher in establishing positive, supportive relationships with families. (A1)
4. Monitor indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns. Recognize and report signs of child abuse/neglect as specified in the Jefferson College Child Development Center staff handbook and as mandated by law. (A1)
5. Assist Teacher in collecting assessment information (e.g. Portfolio assessment and written observations) used to drive developmentally appropriate, intentional teaching practices. (A1)
6. Ensure that mealtime is a pleasant learning experience. (A1)
7. Model developmentally appropriate practices for teaching aides, volunteers and teacher education students. (A1)
8. Attend staff meetings, in-service training, workshops, and special activities as directed. (A1)
9. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Position Duties
Multistate Employer
Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.
Multistate Employer
Position Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations;
Child development principles and practices;
Early childhood education principles and practices;
Cleaning and sanitation methods;
Program development principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.
Child development principles and practices;
Early childhood education principles and practices;
Cleaning and sanitation methods;
Program development principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.
Skills
Monitoring children in a child care setting;
Completing forms;
Observing and recording developmental factors;
Cleaning and sanitizing rooms, furniture, and toys;
Mediating conflict between children;
Applying first aid and administering medications;
Maintaining records;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Completing forms;
Observing and recording developmental factors;
Cleaning and sanitizing rooms, furniture, and toys;
Mediating conflict between children;
Applying first aid and administering medications;
Maintaining records;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software
Physical Factors
Physical Effort
Physical Effort
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Posting Information
Division
Early Childhood Center (DIV)
Department
Student Services
Reports To
Director of Child Care
Wage/Salary
$15.29 per hour; plus tuition and retirement benefits
Status
Part-time
If Part-time, hours per week
25
If Non-exempt, work days
Monday-Friday
If Non-exempt, work hours
5 hours daily
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00606P
Desired Start Date
02/03/2025
Open Date
01/20/2025
Close Date
01/24/2025
Special Instructions Summary
Quicklink for Internal Posting
https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/5084
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.
Diversity Statement
Jefferson College is a community leader dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity through opportunities and experiences that foster a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and understanding for everyone in the campus community to engage in a diverse world.
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