Will work in conjunction with Classroom Teacher to schedule, complete and track all required home visits/conferences, developmental screenings, ongoing assessments, collection and timely online entry of classroom observations and documentations, completion of ongoing assessment finalization checkpoints for all children in the classroom within the specified time frame for each event.
Will work with the classroom teacher in using those results to create/update individualized plans with parents to address each child's needs and track child's progress.
Along with the teacher, will guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom based on the Creative Curriculum Standards, HSPS and State Licensing Mandates, and UMOS Policies and Procedures.
Will work closely with classroom teacher in the setup, maintenance and daily preparation/clean-up of both the indoor and outdoor environments.
Will, when requested, assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) as well as seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood.
Assist the teacher in the completion of required reports on children and classroom activities. This includes documents such as the child roster/absentee/tracking form, Active Supervision Process, Meal Count form, Classroom Child File, Case Notes, and developmental screenings and assessments.
Will maintain written and verbal communication with families that captures ongoing dialog regarding the developmental progress and other pertinent information regarding their child using the PFCE Framework. Examples include but are not limited to red bag notebooks, visit/conference forms, and parent notifications.
Communicate with and respond to individual children during activities and routine by communicating with children at eye level, using appropriate tone of voice and modeling and questioning to extending children's thinking and language.
Participate fully in the Family Style Meal Service and assist children in development of social and selfhelp skills, sound nutritional practices, and required documentation per the Child Adult Care Food Program.
Will follow health and safety policies and procedures including but not limited to storage of poisonous and hazardous materials, conduct health and safety checklists, daily child observation, diapering/toileting/handwashing, injury/accident prevention, child accident reports, sanitizing, cleaning and universal precautions.
Work in conjunction with the classroom teacher to generate and collect non-federal share (In-kind). Examples include but are not limited to the creating, sending and collecting home activities and scheduling classroom volunteers. The Assistant Teacher will assist the classroom teacher to complete and submit all required documents for in kind.
Will work with the teacher to maintain positive guidance and behavioral management techniques at all times. Such examples include but are not limited to the strategic set up of the classroom, use of limit signs, classroom rules, guiding children's acquisition of social skills, positive behavior statements and reinforcement of approved social emotional curriculum and resources.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance to state law and UMOS policies and procedures.
Classroom Assistant Teacher Qualifications
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have a valid High school diploma or GED certificate.
Possess a Preschool (PS) Child Development Associate credential or state-awarded certificate that meets/exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or be enrolled in a CDA program immediately upon acceptance of position. Must complete within 1 year.
Some Child Care experience is preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).
Must have basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, data entry and internet.
Have reliable transportation; hold a valid driver's license and adequate car insurance.