What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Floating Teacher Assistant position at Marathon County Child Development Agency?
About This Role
This floating assistant position would float between our nine classrooms and the kitchen as needed to cover staff who are out. Assists in creating a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to school.
- Follow all center policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and state regulations.
- Assist with transporting children to or from school on a school bus.
- Participate in family-style meals with the children.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- In kitchen, assist with preparing/serving meals; cleaning dishes; cleaning tables and floors after meals.
Requirements
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- An understanding of child development..
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Willing to take necessary trainings (ex: pediatric CPR and first aid)
Nice to Have
Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Preschool CDA Certificate required OR be willing to enroll in a program working towards earning an associate degree in Early Childhood or the Preschool CDA Certificate.
Benefits
- Full-time, 35 hour a week position.
- Health, Dental, and Vision (20% employee and 80% employer paid)
- $25,000 Life Insurance plan paid by the agency
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- IRA retirement plan during 3rd year of employment
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
Salary : $14 - $17