LEEP Intern (Teaching Assistant)

Description

POSITION AVAILABLE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - THIS POSITION IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

POSITION OVERVIEW: The R’Club LEEP Intern is responsible for providing care to children in a preschool setting under the direct supervision of a preschool teacher. Reads to Me Assistants are expected to engage with young children in literacy and language activities in all classrooms. In addition, all staff are expected to be engaged, positive and active at all times.

I. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assures the safety, welfare, and well-being of the children who are in care. Assures program compliance with all licensing, monitoring, and agency requirements.
• Assists in implementing a program which is innovative, educational, developmentally appropriate, reflective of the agency goals and values, and responsive to the needs of the parents and communities being served.
• Attends all staff meetings, training events, workshops and maintains required level of training hours with required documentation.
• Be willing to participate in professional development goals and objectives as the Lew Williams Center grows and develops.
• Engage in language and literacy activities in the classroom assigned.
• Assists the Assistant Director with inventory of program supplies and materials in a timely manner.
• Remain in compliance of USDA and Head Start regulation. Meals and snacks must meet all standards at all times.
• Models good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children. Participate in family style eating with the children at all meal-times.
• Be knowledgeable of special diets and allergies of all children in care. Provide alternative food/beverage items for children.
• Clean and sanitize if needed any area.
• Provides positive guidance and discipline strategies that support and teach children.
• Builds and maintains a positive, supportive, caring relationship with peers, families, and children.
• Identifies safety hazards and immediately corrects them or reports them to the appropriate party.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain excellent attendance. Be punctual.

II. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive contact with others and moderately complex communication as a regular part of the job. Supervision is moderate with some independent judgment and decision-making. Creativity and innovation is expected. Problem solving and positive communication is essential. Must exercise above average degree of independent judgment and discretion with minimal supervision.

Must pass DCF screening requirements and fulfill the State’s training requirements. Must exhibit effective communication. Adheres to the procedure for reporting child abuse. Must maintain a valid First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificates. Must present negative results on TB test or on a chest x-ray. A physical is necessary for a physician to verify expected job duties. All applicants must also pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to staff, children, parents and business clients and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance to R’Club’s mission and program goals. Must have the physical ability to lift children as needed, physically separate children as needed, and participate in housekeeping responsibilities. Requires ability to work beyond scheduled time, be punctual and reliable, and be reached via telephone.

Qualifications

III. SCREENING QUALIFICATIONS

Must be currently enrolled in High School

All employees must earn the Part 1 and Part 2 DCF requirement within fifteen months. This includes Early Literacy Training. Employees must complete the DCF’s Infant/Toddler Appropriate Practices within thirty days of hire.

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Salary : $15