Part-Time Classroom Assistant

TITLE: Part-Time Classroom Assistant

HOURS: Part-Time, 16-24 hours/week

WAGE RANGE: $16.00 - $18.00 an hour, DOE

REPORTS TO: Meadowlark Children’s Center Program Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

BENEFITS: Work in an innovative, inspirational, and well-respected community foundation focused on building community assets through collaboration

WORK LOCATION: In-person in Red Lodge, MT, at Meadowlark Children’s Center

Position Description Overview

The Classroom Assistant is a licensed caregiver who provides direct care and guidance to children from 12 weeks to 6 years old. The Classroom Assistant will serve an important role by working with classroom teachers to support developmentally appropriate activities, maintain classroom safety, prepare for lessons, give breaks, and care for children directly throughout their shift. The Classroom Assistant is responsible for ensuring that licensing guidelines are followed and for prioritizing classroom safety at all times.

The Foundation’s mission is accomplished through a strong team effort that focuses on collaboration, empowerment, and professional excellence. The Foundation places equal emphasis on an employee’s skills and an employee’s attitude, recognizing the combination of exceptional skills and a positive, respectful attitude make the Foundation a special environment for its employees and constituents. To that end, our staff must have a positive attitude and engage in constructive and appropriate communication. Employees must treat their employer, its constituents, and each other with respect always. Each employee is a vital part of the Foundation’s TEAM and plays an integral role in meeting our collective goals.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR ALL FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES:

• Strong written/verbal communication, time management, organizational, and analytical skills required
• Must be able to interact with clients and public in a pleasant, collaborative, empathetic, informed, and professional manner
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of Foundation business and remain positive or neutral on subject matters of importance to the community
• Work cooperatively and effectively with other staff, community-based organization representatives, and other professionals
• Use discretion to make and implement decisions independently and as part of a team.
• Identify and analyze problems and provide resolutions
• Accept, act upon, and offer constructive criticism
• Coordinate meetings, phone calls, and arrangements with parties both outside and within the organization
• Set up and maintain filing systems, track work hours in ClickTime, and maintain an accurate Outlook Calendar
• Attend staff /team meetings, professional meetings, and trainings as requested.
• Treat all people with dignity and respect
• Treat all clients with absolute confidentiality
• Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties
• A desire to work for a non-profit is a huge plus

COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS WILL:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be willing to complete licensing trainings and obtain CPR/First Aid certification within thirty days of hire
• Undergo and pass a federal background check and fingerprinting
• Be able to lift, bend, and move as the job requires with or without reasonable workplace accommodations
• Work well in teams
• Follow program curriculum
• Be flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Be passionate about child development
• Participate in continuing education opportunities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO POSITION:

• Provide direct care and guidance to children from 12 weeks to 6 years old
• Work with classroom teachers to:
  • Support developmentally appropriate activities
  • Maintain classroom safety
  • Prepare for lessons
  • Give breaks
• Be responsible for ensuring that licensing guidelines are followed at all times
• Prioritize classroom safety