What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant - St. Joseph, Pinole position at Diocese of Oakland, Department of Catholic Schools - Contra Costa?
The Preschool Teaching Assistant gives support to other staff working in the preschool. He / She works under the supervision of the lead teacher in managing a classroom of children who are five years or younger. They instruct and supervise students in social and developmental activities, help them while eating, and generally provide one-on-one attention when needed. He / She also works as a team member and the liaison between the parents and other Preschool staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Interact with children
• Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development for the purpose of planning, preparing snacks teaching children about numbers, colors and shapes
• Responsible for assisting the teacher with the full implementation of performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development including developmentally appropriate practices for a preschool program
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development.
• Assist Lead Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing written plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children including group work and helping to guide students through Centers.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum and child’s well-being.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day.
• If requested, assist the teacher in conducting parent conferences.
• Assist teacher in the implementation inclusion of children with special needs.
• Responsible for assisting Director and teacher in implementing parent involvement activities.
• Assistant teacher should be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed.
• Assist with maintaining order and cleanliness of furniture, floors, toys and manipulatives, including disinfestation of objects
• Follow all Preschool and Whole-school policies, including those regarding safe-guarding and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Interact with children
• Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development for the purpose of planning, preparing snacks teaching children about numbers, colors and shapes
• Responsible for assisting the teacher with the full implementation of performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development including developmentally appropriate practices for a preschool program
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development.
• Assist Lead Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing written plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children including group work and helping to guide students through Centers.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum and child’s well-being.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day.
• If requested, assist the teacher in conducting parent conferences.
• Assist teacher in the implementation inclusion of children with special needs.
• Responsible for assisting Director and teacher in implementing parent involvement activities.
• Assistant teacher should be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed.
• Assist with maintaining order and cleanliness of furniture, floors, toys and manipulatives, including disinfestation of objects
• Follow all Preschool and Whole-school policies, including those regarding safe-guarding and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.