"Fall Semester Position"

Under general supervision, the Preschool Student Assistant Teacher’s primary responsibilities are to provide safe and appropriate care, guidance, and supervision of children. This includes developing interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively and respectfully with children. The Student Assistant Teacher carries out responsibilities required by daily routines and assigned tasks such as but not limited to meal and napping routines, diapering/toileting procedures, care and supervision of equipment and supplies, and housekeeping tasks. Under the guidance of a full time teacher, the Assistant Teacher helps set up and maintain a safe and nurturing environment that provides, support, comfort, challenge, and predictability for children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes relationships and demonstrates skills with children.
  • Knows all of the children by name.
  • Provides quality care and supervision.
  • Demonstrates respectful and trusting relationships.
  • Exhibits an understanding and acceptance of the wide spectrum of children’s emotions, behavior, motivations, and needs.
  • Becomes aware of children’s individual needs and parental requests and works as a team to provide as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of when to use independent judgment and when to inform supervisor.
  • Acquires effective skills for interacting: active listening, limit setting, problem solving, and guidance.
  • Forms an understanding of anti-bias and demonstrate the skills involved.
  • Becomes familiar with Program Philosophy, Goals for Children, Mission, and Vision Statements.
•  Develops and demonstrates effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Develops positive working relationships with other staff based on dependability and mutual support.
  • Communicates with staff on duty as required, i.e. need for care-giving tasks, need for breaks.
  • Informs supervisor about injuries, safety concerns, and/or unusual events.
  • Assists in set up and cleaning tasks.
  • Conveys a willingness to help.
  • Works with others to solve problems.
  • Informs supervisor of purchasing needs in a timely manner.
  • Reports absences and requests for time off as stated in the personnel policies.
• Creates and maintains a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
  • Conducts daily wellness checks with each child at the beginning of each shift.
  • Helps maintain a safe environment by continuous inspection for health and safety.
  • Reads and understands the IPCDC’s Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness document and follow procedures contained within.
  • Reports child accidents, injuries, illnesses, and unusual incidents to supervisor and records on appropriate paperwork.
  • Obtains certification in Pediatric CPR and Child Care First Aide (recommended).
  • Becomes familiar with the dietary accommodations of children during meal times.
• Engages in personal development and participates in the development of the program,
  • Attends bi-annual retreats and weekly staff meetings.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn about program philosophy, goals for children, and methods for interacting with children.
  • Takes part in self -evaluation process.
  • May be asked to help orient and train new staff.
  • Contributes to fundraising and other program events by communicating to parents.
  • Participates in and attends events as able.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with parents.
  • Acknowledges parents as they enter and leave the program.
  • Displays a welcoming demeanor and ability to instill confidence in parents.
  • Refers parental questions and/or concerns to supervisor.
  • Helps parents separate from their children at drop off.
  • Helps parents at pick up time.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out activities with children
  • Learns guidelines for planning and presenting activities.
  • Begins to carry out activities with children which focuses on the learning experiences (process) and not a desired or end result (product).
• Observes children and produces records of observations.
  • Learns guidelines for writing meaningful child observations.
  • Begins to observe and produce observations. 
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, and checklists.
  • Becomes aware of and carries out paperwork responsibilities as required by daily routines.
  • Correctly fills out injury reports and activity sheets
  • Understands and carries out the opening and closing checklist. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Must be enrolled at California State University, Long Beach in at least six units with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and making satisfactory progress in a degree program. Minimum or no previous work experience required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge and Abilities

General working knowledge of the Associated Students, its programs, activities and services. Reading, writing, mathematical, and reasoning abilities appropriate to the position. Ability to develop trusting relationships with children and to demonstrate respect for and acceptance of children. Must be able to work under pressure and handle multiple requests simultaneously. Must demonstrate eagerness and capacity to learn.
Other Qualifications

Requires fingerprint clearance, physical exam (every 2 years), tuberculosis test (every 2 years), Immunization Record (MMR, TDAP), and flu shot (annually or sign waiver). Certification in Pediatric CPR and Child Care First Aide preferred.