Instructional Assistant Childcare The Nest

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT CHILDCARE

RESPONSIBLE TO:                      Childcare Director

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:      186 days (may vary according to position)

DIVISION:                                       Instructional

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:         

Any combination equivalent to:

• high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or  demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law
• some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist Childcare Director in providing care for children

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Instructional Assistant  incumbents assist the childcare Director by performing a variety of support functions in a regular childcare setting. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Care for individuals or small groups of children.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties; operate copy machines; maintain records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the Director by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing children’s activities.
• Assist children by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with Director concerning materials to meet student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of children as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills and play periods.
• Participate in meeting and in-service training programs as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

             KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic childcare practices
• Safe practices in room and playground activities
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of room activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be clean, neat and professionally dressed
• Be consistently responsible- maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick, personal, and emergency leave appropriately.
• Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control, honesty, and credibility with parents, students, visitors and school personnel.
• Act as a district liaison demonstrating positive behavior, interest and concern toward the programs, purposes, goals and efficient operation of the Taylor County Public Schools.
• Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.
• Disseminate information/resources in areas of responsibilities.
• Maintain proper care and safe use of district equipment and property.
• Participate in required professional development and trainings as assigned or approved for professional job growth, to remain abreast of program requirements/responsibilities and to improve student educational services.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all school records.
• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology as job responsibilities require.
• Adheres with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.
• Adheres to the State Professional Code of Ethics.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or superintendent.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Taylor County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination polices:  Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator,  Taylor County Schools, 1209 East Broadway, Campbellsville, KY  42718  (270) 465-5371.