Teacher Assistant - ECCC

WNYRIC

  • Dunkirk, NY
  • $16.48-18.52 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Certified - Teaching - OtherJob Number 3300052879Start DateOpen Date 07/30/2025Closing DatePlease make sure to complete an application by clicking for this job posting.DescriptionPosition Data:Title: Teacher AssistantGrade: T1 - T4 Exempt Non-Exempt XReports to: Center Director/Center Director 2/UPK Site SupervisorBasic Function or Position Summary:Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of children;implements developmentally appropriate activities under the direction of the teacher.Pay rate is $16.48-$18.52 per hourRequirementsSecurity Clearance Lv. 2 V, A, C, R.Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
  • Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and
emotional security; are communication and language rich; promote growth in thedevelopmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning OutcomesFramework: Ages Birth to Five
  • Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate
schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provideadequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation
  • Support and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable
regularity in routines.
  • As directed, lead or support individual and group activities.
  • Support the development of the home language for dual language learners.
  • Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity.
  • Assist in completing/obtaining a current developmental screening to identify concerns
regarding a child's developmental, behavioral, motor, language, social, cognitive, andemotional skills within 45 calendar days of when the child first attends the program
  • Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning.
  • Communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their child's
routines, activities, and behavior.
  • Implement IEP's, IFSP's, and behavior plans with fidelity.
  • Assist with conducting parent conferences and home visits with each family.
  • Provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
  • Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all
children in care.
  • Utilize CAPTAIN/Teacher Strategies Gold for tracking and maintaining all children
records along with documentation of individual family contacts.
  • Conduct daily health checks for children
  • Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers,
activities, and materials required for planned activities.
  • Together with the teacher, maintain accurate, complete and timely records, including
but not limited to attendance, meals and observations of children.
  • Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are
followed; model eating new and diverse food options.
  • Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for
washing of hands and use of restroom facilities
  • Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks.
  • Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies
  • Support the planning and implementation of family events
  • Promotes agency mission.
  • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
  • Maintains consistent professional customer service.
  • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-
sufficiency.
  • Other duties as designated by supervisor
Key Working Relationships:A. Internal: Division staff members, Central Services staff members.B. External: Service providers, Consultants, Volunteers and ParentsSupervisory Scope:A. Number of staff supervised: 0B. Titles supervised: NoneOrganizational Responsibilities:
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures
  • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.
  • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.
  • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems
Knowledge, Skills Required:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One year experience working with children.
  • Must obtain CDA credential within two years of employment.
  • Ability to work on a team.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Physical:
  • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort
Special Requirements:
  • Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs.
  • Flexibility in work schedule.
  • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Works compassionately with a diverse population
Job AttachmentItinerant Location Dunkirk - Holy Family/ECCCSalary: From 16.48Salary: To 18.52Salary Competitive YAppointment Status OtherPosition Status Full timeContact Person's Name Jennifer BorrelloContact Person's Title HR SpecialistContact Person's Phone 716-366-3333 xt 1268Contact Person's Email jborrello@chautopp.orgJob Posting Link

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