What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant - Infant (Gallagher Center, 2024-25) position at Urban Community School?

Job Description

The Organization

For over 50 years, Urban Community School (UCS) has served Cleveland's near west side children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters' tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of students. UCS serves nearly 750 students from 6 weeks old - 8th grade using restorative practices and conscious discipline. Eighty percent of our families earn less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. The growing campus in Ohio City is home to The MetroHealth System, House of Champions, Urban Squash Cleveland, USA Lacrosse, The Refugee Response and Facing History and Ourselves.

UCS is a recipient of the 2022 Top Workplace Award from The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com, which is based solely on employee feedback. UCS has also been recognized as one of Cleveland's City Champions by The Plain Dealer, a National Green Ribbon School for Environmental Practices and Learning Model, and a School of Excellence by the Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with students, parents / caregivers, and educators.
Provide a safe and engaging learning environment that is aligned to the mission and values of the organization.
Support the team in a variety of ways including :
Preparing and setting up materials and activities.
Implementing portions of the lessons as directed by the teacher.
Assisting in keeping the classroom and storage areas clean, neat, and organized.
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
Provide regular communication and feedback to parents / caregivers including daily activity reports.
Share anecdotal observations and notes with the teacher to support student learning and development.
Keep accurate student records including but not limited to students' academic progress, attendance, behavior, and parental contacts.
Partner with the team to understand key goals and initiatives for the school year.
Assist with non-instructional duties as required.
Maintain required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
Complete approved, specialized professional development hours as required by the Ohio Department of Education and Step Up To Quality.
Participate in staff meetings and training as needed.
Perform duties as assigned.

Competencies

Accountability and Dependability : Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little detailed oversight. Resourceful with ability to work independently. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Adaptability and Flexibility : Adapts to changing school and student needs, conditions, and responsibilities. Is open to different and new ways of doing things. Able to work well under time demands and to perform multiple tasks.

Collaboration : Works well in teams and with others in ways that promote goals and collective objectives. Service-oriented with ability to effectively interact with students, staff and administrators. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Cultural Competence : Aware of and respects individual differences, including across race, gender, sexuality, and class; is inclusive, respectful, and considerate of others; has the ability to work effectively across lines of difference; and contributes to a positive and healthy school culture.

Initiative : Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations. Willing to participate in skills enhancement and professional development.

Student Focus : Builds and maintains student service and success; provides excellent service to students. Ability to work with confidential information and maintain student confidentiality.

Education, Experience, and Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate's degree in child development, early childhood education, or other approved related field strongly preferred

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or CPL 2 preferred

Previous experience working with infants, toddlers or preschool children strongly preferred.

Maintain CPR, First Aid, Communication Disease and Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention certifications.

Must be examined by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, advanced practice nurse, or certified nurse practitioner within twelve months prior to the first day of employment.

FBI / BCI background check required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Must be able to actively interact with young children by having good dexterity with ability to lift up to 40 pounds, push, pull, carry, climb, balance and kneel and the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat.

Prolonged periods of standing, moving throughout a classroom, and climbing stairs in a two story building.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly wage commensurate with experience ($15.76 - $18.52 per hour).

401(k) with a generous employer contribution and match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Short and long term disability coverage

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Tuition discount for students who attend UCS

Educational assistance program (up to $2,000 per year)

Casual work attire (denim and UCS spirit wear are welcomed)

On-site fitness center for faculty and staff

Financial and retirement advising at no cost to employees

Opportunities for discounts on home, rental and auto-insurance

Additional Information

Status : Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Start Date : As soon as possible

Reports to (direct) : Assistant Director of Early Childhood

Reports to (indirect) : Director of Early Childhood & Chief Academic Officer

Hours : 40 hours / week; scheduled year-round

Urban Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Urban Community School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Urban Community School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Salary : $2,000

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