Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

BUGBEE CHILDREN’S CENTER

Bugbee Hall State Street

Oneonta, NY 13820

TEACHER ASSISTANT / FLOATER JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: TEACHER

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum educational requirements subject to change based on licensing requirements)

High School Diploma or Equivalency and relevant experience working with children

Associate’s Degree or CDA preferred

SUMMARY

Assistant Teachers are expected to support and exhibit a commitment to the Center’s mission and belief statements. In addition, Assistant Teachers are expected to encourage children’s creativity and curiosity. Assistant Teacher’s may be assigned to specific classrooms or may be designated a Floater who moves between rooms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Enrollment and work needs change day to day and from semester to semester. In order to maintain OCFS New York State licensing ratios and be cost efficient, staff may be reassigned to different classrooms or age groups as needed and may be required to work varying hours.

In addition, ALL employees must be able to:

· Observe, hear, see, anticipate and respond to children’s needs, conflicts and emergencies that may occur in a classroom, on the playground, in the gymnasium, in the bathrooms, in the hallways and on field trips

· Determine social, physical, cognitive and emotional needs of children and communicate these in writing and verbally in a professional manner that families and other staff are able to understand and respond to

· Address/Intervene immediately any and all situations that are potentially hurtful or harmful to a child and/or employee regardless of your job title

· Handle the stress, tension and exasperation, with a calm demeanor, that can occur from dealing with many young children and their families in order to provide an even-tempered customer service

· Lift up to 30 lbs. without any lifting restrictions

· Safely carry Infants and older children as needed

· Get on the floor with children to play and be able to get up and down repeatedly in order to attend to the needs of the children

· Perform all work in accordance with Bugbee Children’s Center’s Policies/Procedures, NYS OCFS Day Care licensing regulations, governmental laws and state mandates

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide competent supervision, including awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child in your care. All children must be in the range of vision and be near enough to respond with redirection or intervention strategies when needed.

Assist children in their personal care needs, e.g. diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest

Follow an acceptable and consistent course of discipline for children in line with Center philosophy. Enforces discipline fairly and lovingly.

Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing and orderly environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children. Assures that classroom and playground materials and equipment are used and stored appropriately and assures that such equipment is safe and in good repair.

Maintain a neat, clean and orderly classroom with well equipped learning centers to promote independent, creative, hands on play and exploration

Help the Teacher supervise, direct, and coach other classroom employees / work study / interns / participants

Follow the cleaning guidelines/schedule for the classroom including maintaining a clean diaper and bathroom area

Prepare materials required to implement daily plans

Become familiar with each child’s background and keep updated with new information as it becomes available

Establish a trusting relationship with the children in order to foster their developing autonomy, cooperation, and self-regulation

Actively assistant the Teacher in engaging children in inquiry and play based learning, problem solving and conflict resolution, hands-on activities and outdoor play

Assist in the observation and record keeping of the development of children in the group throughout the year

Assist in completing written assessments throughout the year, which outlines each child’s developmental progress to be shared at the annual parent conference and upon request

Assists in the orientation of all new employees / work study / interns / participants / volunteers

Know, understand and implement all Bugbee Children’s Center Personnel and Program policies/procedures and OCFS Regulations, including, but not limited to, those pertinent to the daily activities of the classroom and interactions with children

FAMILY INTERACTION

Establish and nurture a relationship between home and the Bugbee Children’s Center, which is responsive, respectful and reciprocal, and which clearly acknowledges that parents/guardians are child’s first teacher and the most important influence in their child’s life. This relationship should include:

Communicating with parents/guardians on a regular basis on educational, developmental and parenting issues under direction of the Teacher:

· Greeting parents/guardians and child at drop-off and pick-up times

· Relay pertinent information to families

· Encourage family involvement in classroom activities, meals, field trips and other activities

· Keep families informed about classroom activities, projects and special events, through verbal interactions, family information boards and individual daily sheets

RECORD KEEPING

Assist in keeping attendance records on a daily basis

Assist in in the tracking of daily meal counts (breakfast, lunch and snack) and models family style dining during breakfast, lunch and snack according to CACFP and USDA regulations

Help maintain facility in a satisfactory condition by completing daily health and safety checklists in the classroom and on playgrounds

Help with the inventory of classroom equipment and supplies as requested

PROFESSIONALISM

Work cooperatively with Supervisor, other teachers, floaters, teacher assistants, support staff, student participants and volunteers as a member of a team working together for the well being of the children and the center

Supervise, train and support part time employees, student participants and volunteers in gaining theoretical and hands-on knowledge of child development and techniques of early care and education.

Participate in staff meetings on a regular basis

Continue professional development through required trainings and in-service sessions and engage in other professional development activities such as: attending and presenting at conferences, offering professional development sessions, enrolling in course work and reading professional journals

Respond to unanticipated necessary temporary shift and duty changes in a professional manner understanding that flexibility is often required to meet the needs of children

Perform other duties as required by Supervisor

CONFIDENTIALITY

Model and maintain confidentiality in and outside of the Center setting in regard to children, parents, staff, student participants and volunteers Follow Center policies regarding confidentiality, including social networking

Bugbee Children's Center provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19