What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECE Teachers Assistant-FT position at JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE INC?
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of CDA or currently seeking a CDA. Experience in field desired.
Language Skills
Ability to speak grammatically correct language that is clear and understandable to the listener and comprehensively understand language when spoken to at a normal speed.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read, write and comprehend the concept of time.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good judgment, i.e., when to call about a sick child; when to set limits, how to handle potentially risky situations, etc.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must be able to follow directions; must be able to relay information to others; must be able to read and comprehend memos, notes, and in-service materials; must be able to write using proper English and sentence structure; and must be able to successfully complete CPR, first aid and other in-service requirements as needed.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically fit enough to move, carry, stand, lift, push, or pull children up to 50 pounds if necessary. The employee must be able to bend, squat and be flexible enough to work with children at all heights. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; and see, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to run. These physical demands are for a period of up to 8 hours per day.
Work Environment
The working conditions are located on a one level floor with no steps, air conditioned and on the bus route. The employee must be able to tolerate heat for outdoor portions of the day while on the playground. The noise level is usually noisy.
The JCA strengthens Jewish life, serves as a common meeting ground, and enhances the quality of life of the entire community. Our vision is to provide the place in the tradition of our heritage where all people come together throughout their lives, to enhance body, mind, and spirit, in an environment of fun, harmony and friendship.
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