Pre-School Teacher Assistant Before & After School

• Follows licensing regulations/standards, such as reporting child incidents and proper health and hygiene procedures.
• Assists in emergency situations such as evacuation procedures and CPR/First Aid.
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with mandated reporter guidelines.
• Stays apprised of child-related food allergies, special needs and other medically sensitive conditions.
• Reports to Site Director any concerns regarding child behavior, sickness, health-related observations, accidents or incidents requiring medical attention or matters that should be reported to the parents.
• Inspects on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and make sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.

• Works collaboratively with peers, shares program-related information and shares in collective tasks.
• Encourages creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the child's interests and talents.
• Effectively implements innovative and engaging activities to develop physical and intellectual growth of children.
• Develops schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime.
• Manages, mentors, and coaches Aides by demonstrating expected behaviors, disseminating required knowledge, and assisting with skill development.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
• Maintains professional standards with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of all stakeholders.
• Conveys information and ideas clearly; possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
• Respects and honors cultural diversity among children and families.
• Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children.
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice, and encourage this attitude and voice in others.
• Builds a positive relationship with each participant in the program, and fosters positive connections between participants. Actively engages with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.

• Seeks opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally with a focus on continuous improvement. Attends and maintains the required training hours as mandated by the state licensing agency.
• Seeks help when needed and responds to requests for help in a supportive manner.
• Focuses on continuous improvement by taking action to improve existing conditions and processes. Uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.

• Graduation from high school or GED; 3- 6 months preschool experience
• Must have (or willing to obtain) training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Effective listening, communication skill required with both children and adults.
• Serves as a positive role model; must be enthusiastic, energetic, creative and sensitive to children.
• Good judgement and sound decision making.
• Knowledge of state policies and procedures regarding child care regulations.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Familiar with the stages of physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural development in children..
• Possess demonstrated professional level of verbal and written communication skills.

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