Job Description
Job Description
40 hours a week
Job Goal :
To support the teacher in the implementation of early learning preschool programs that provide quality learning environments that are safe and nurturing where children can grow and learn. Teachers Assistants will support goals set for children around school readiness which include social, emotional, educational, physical, and nutritional goals.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Assist the Teacher in preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities
- Assist the Teacher in ensuring that children are taught and supervised in a consistent manner
- Assist the Teacher in ensuring all children are within sight and sound at all times
- Take responsibility for the children when the Teacher is not present
- Take the primary lead for 5 children in the classroom
- Assist the Teacher and parents in providing for children’s daily needs and routines
- Assist the Teacher in ensuring all children are signed in and out by the parent daily utilizing the Attendance form and the Sign In and Out Forms
- Assist the Teacher and parents in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom to include but not limited to janitorial duties as assigned by teacher such as sterilization of toys, sweeping and mopping of floors in bathroom and classrooms, cleaning and sterilizing of toilet and sinks
- Assist in planning and involving parents and children in the preparation of nutritious foods and cleanup at meal time
- Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, tooth brushing, toileting, hand-washing, and resting
- Share the responsibility of providing appropriate care for children with disabilities
- Encourage parents to attend monthly Family Nights
- When required attend Family Night activities, contributing relevant Education component information
- Provide input to teacher for Parent / Staff Conferences, Comprehensive Staffing and Monthly Individual Child Goal Tracking
- Utilize the teacher, other staff, and resource library for technical assistance
- Maintain positive communication with parents
Classrooms with transportation :
Monitor children and adults while being transportedEnsure that all children restraints are properly installed and fastened on the the busAssist with boarding and exiting the busHelp with evacuations and assist in the event of an emergencyDemonstrate positive guidance techniques with childrenEnsure the bus is attended at all timesAssist with post trip inspection of bus to ensure all students have departed from the busAssist with take home materialEducation Requirements :
High school education or equivalentRequired to obtain a step 6 in ORO within one year of hire date.Required to enroll in a CDA program or comparable credential or a college degree program resulting in an Associate degree within two years of hire date.Experience and Skills Requirements :
One year experience in a preschool related programCurrent First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler’s cardHead Start experience (preferred)Community service experience (preferred)Multi-cultural experience (preferred)General Staff Responsibilities :
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assignedDemonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of AgencyMaintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and communityKeep current and accurate records and file reports on timeMaintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family informationMaintain objectives and professional standardsImprove self-skills and educationFulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect PolicyBe present at work in order to provide consistency of servicesBe a contributory team member in a positive / productive mannerDemonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily dutiesAnd or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisorSalary is commensurate with education and experience.Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :
Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standardsComprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written materialLift children up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist high ten to fifteen times a dayFrequently crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact at a child’s level; stand tall enough to reach children on play equipment; stand or sit for long periods of time; walk up and down stairs; walk or run quickly; walk over rough or uneven ground.Frequently bend and kneel.Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smelling sensesSet up a classroom which requires moving of tables, chairs, shelves etc.Kneel or sit on the floor or in child sized furniture.Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand positionsMake skillful, controlled manipulations of small objectsPerform regular sanitation of classroom and equipment which may require the use of broom, carpet sweeper, and mop.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment / Conditions :
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, as well as in an outdoor learning environment (exposure to weather)Requires exposure to cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents.Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other peopleSafety :
Apply safe practices in the performance of duties
Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and / or any injury immediatelyComplying with Agency safety standardsParticipate in emergency drillsPromote a culture of safe environments in the workplaceAgency-Wide Requirements :
Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background RegistryCurrent physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hireAbility to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements. A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.Desire to work with low‐income children and their familiesCommunicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face‐to‐face, one‐to‐one, and in group settingsFluent in English both verbally and writtenThe job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, career advancement opportunities, working conditions, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination of employment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
