What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Support Assistant position at SPHS GROUP?
Job Details
Job Location: Monessen, PA
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
DESCRIPTION
Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement
DIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES, INC.
Multiple Part-Time Positions
at our Monessen and Monongahela, PA Locations
OVERALL FUNCTION:
Assists with the day-to-day activities of children in childcare centers.
- Assists Group Leader with group activities and/or individual instruction, as required.
- Observes children and reports changes in behavior, attitude, or physical condition to Group Leader, in a timely manner.
- Maintains a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment.
- Maintain reasonable and regular attendance.
- Maintains the cleanliness and order in the center, assists with serving meals, and alerts appropriate personnel of any emergency situation.
- Other tasks and duties as required.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to staff: child ratios.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to receive, understand, and communicate with effectiveness, and follow instructions.
- Ability to read, understand and implement job descriptions, DHS Regulations, SPHS Child Learning Center announcements, philosophies, policies and procedures, and STARS and Pre-K Counts requirements.
- Early childhood training/credits hour preference.
- Successful completion of required employment physical.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, FBI Fingerprint Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.
- Ability to assist, move and/or transfer children weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Ability to assist, move and/or transfer program equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to do light housekeeping
- Ability to interact with children by walking, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, and jumping indoors, outdoors, and on field trips.
AVAILABLE BENEFITS:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
- Be an SPHS Hero!
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