What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus/Classroom Assistant position at Family Development Center?
About us
Family Development Center uses the Relief Nursery Therapeutic Model, providing a unique combination of individualized classroom and home-based developmental experiences for children 0-5 years of age. All aspects of the program focus on the specific issues of children from multi-stressed families who have experienced trauma, abuse, stress, or are at-risk for such experiences. Utilizing research-based developmentally appropriate practices with a focus on the importance of relationships, our Therapeutic Programs facilitate learning experiences and healing emotional support for these children and adults. Each teacher assumes the role of both classroom teacher and family support home visitor. This allows them to establish effective and supportive relationships with the children and the parents. Staff are attentive to providing this support through consistent interactions, as well as being available for immediate response in times of crisis.
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
DOUGLAS COUNTY RELIEF NURSERY
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE: This position will assist the bus driver with maintaining a safe and engaging environment for child passengers, deliver information gained during the bus route to teachers regarding children and their families, and assist the bus driver in providing information to families as needed regarding school requirements and activities. Also, to assist the teachers in implementing therapeutic classroom activities, maintaining clean and organized classroom space, assist with mealtime and clean up, and communicate information about children as necessary to teachers for documentation purposes. This position is a part of the Therapeutic Early Childhood Program team and is supervised by and reports directly to a Program Supervisor.
POSITION REQUlREMENTS:
1.High school diploma or equivalent
2. Experience working in an early childhood program.
3. Knowledge of/or willingness to learn car seat safety.
4. The ability to gain clearance from the Criminal History Registry.
5. The ability to gain First Aid and CPR card, Food Handler's Card, Annual Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse and Neglect training.
6. A valid Oregon driver's license (or acceptable driver's license from another state).
7. Proof of a three year DMV driving record free of infractions.
8. Proof of current personal automobile insurance.
9. Bilingual skills and/or being bicultural may benefit this position's duties.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
1. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
2. Learn and apply Therapeutic Principles and Positive Behavior Support Principles.
3. Demonstrate good stress management and self care skills.
4. Ability to relate to diverse at-risk children and families with sensitivity and respect.
5. Ability to be flexible in schedule of work hours and days.
6. Ability to bend and lift 40 pounds and to sit and stand at length.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and share information on a need to basis only.
8. Ability to respond effectively to emergent situations.
9. Model a positive attitude toward work.
10. Demonstrate initiative, personal balance, and a sense of humor.
11. Ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure.
12. Listen actively and use effective conflict resolution skills.
13. Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal.
14. Ability to represent the program positively within the community.
15. Willingness to seek and accept supervision and implement recommendations in a timely manner.
16. Sound judgment and common sense in decision-making.
POSITION DUTIES:
1. Interact with children showing respect and dignity. Apply principles of diversity, equity, and racial justice for all families. Apply principles of the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities.
2. Support teachers in the set up and cleanup of classrooms.
3. Report any suspected instances of abuse or neglect to the supervisor, make reports to Child Welfare Program, and to other supervisors and team members who are also working with that family.
4. Maintain open, positive communication and promote individual/group problem solving skills with children, families, co-workers and the community.
5. Other duties as assigned by a supervisor that pertain to agency function.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18