What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant, Special Needs Toddler classroom position at JumpStart at the Stamford JCC?
JumpStart is an early intervention program for 2 year old children with developmental disabilities. Under the guidance of the Head Teacher children are given opportunities to practice acquired and emerging skills of development through their play experiences within the classroom and throughout the JCC. With the support of a 1:1 student to teacher ratio our belief is that the young children with developmental disabilities benefit from a safe, fun, and nurturing typical age appropriate classroom setting.
Main Role: To support the Head Teacher to provide a comprehensive, experience based early childhood program for children with special needs between two to three years of age. Under the guidance of the Head Teacher ensure that the children are given opportunities to practice acquired and emerging skills of development through their play experiences within the classroom and throughout the JCC.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· To enjoy the shared interaction while supporting the needs of each child you work with.
· To help prepare the classroom and materials utilized in each session and consider the children in that group.
· To assist in cleaning and tidying the classroom after each session ensuring that materials and apparatus are appropriately stored and returned to their correct location.
· To be responsible and accountable for finding out the schedule for a session and activities to be completed during that period. Ensuring that you understand the purpose of an activity and how to correctly execute it while making individual modifications to meet the needs for that child’s pleasure and success.
· To help to maintain a professional fun, welcoming environment for both children and any other adults who may be working in or visiting the Jumpstart classroom.
· To participate in the Angelfish swim program.
Skills:
- Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person