Preschool Teachers Assistant
Lutheran Services Florida
- Jupiter, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plans, develops and implements daily lesson plans that provide educational and enrichment activities for infants and toddlers that meet federal performance standards.
- Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote an effective learning environment.
- Screens and assesses infant and toddler aged children to determine developmental/educational needs and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with federal performance standards.
- Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom and restroom activities for toddlers, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for infants and toddlers.
- Documents children's progress or lack thereof and completes all required manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with federal requirements.
- Initiates referrals to the appropriate Head Start Teacher by submission of required paperwork.
- Uses active supervision techniques and maintains positive classroom behavior.
- Develop positive caregiver relationships with children.
- Receives a satisfactory or higher score on the Infant/Toddler Specialist Success Rubric.
- Maintain a comprehensive and on-going portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations in each area, example of the child’s work, and a developmental assessment.
- Ensures that at least 80% of the children are ready for preschool.
- Plans classroom activities for parents and community volunteers.
- Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
- Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, telephone and home visits to apprise them of child's progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plan changes, and other relevant information.
- Conducts health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions, and reports to appropriate nurse.
- Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agency.
- Plans, coordinates and oversees field trips for assigned children.
- Requests supplies and equipment to be ordered for use by children in the classroom.
- Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
- Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with other Early Head Start staff.
- Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
- Attends Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) training yearly.
- Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infant /toddler education.
- Working knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices relating to infant/toddler development.
- Working knowledge of current educational techniques and practices relating to infant/toddler development.
- Skill in making presentations to groups.
- Skill in verbal communication.
- Ability to resolve conflicts between toddler aged children.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement infant/toddler education curriculums.
- Ability to assume a seated position on the floor for extended periods of time.
- Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare and maintain work related reports and files.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to use a computer and related software.
- Ability to follow established procedures.
- Ability to administer CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to implement safety procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children.
- Team player with co-workers and central service office staff.
- Cost effective program operations.
- Adherence to agency policies and management practices.
- Effective staff management and leadership.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement