What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Meskwaki Nation?
JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant DEPARTMENT: Childcare
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
- Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth
- Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
- Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs
- Assist with classroom recordkeeping duties as directed by Teacher.
- Report all injuries/accidents to Center Director that occur during shift.
- Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.
- Assist with meal delivery service to children in accordance with Child Care Center standards.
- Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students
- Communicate observations to teacher
- Interact with children during planned activities for the day
- Adhere to procedures in toddler care such as potty-training, nap time, etc.
- Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending tribal, state, and national child care meetings/trainings.
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Certificate in early childhood education and care or willing to obtain with 1 year of employment
- Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment
- Knowledge of child development
- Patience, flexibility and love for children
- Strong communication skills
- Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily
- Maintain classroom cleanliness
- Must pass enhanced background check
SUPERVISION:
- Supervised by the Child Care Center Director
SALARY LEVEL:
- Annual Salary Range: $30,555.20 - $40,164.80
Salary : $30,555 - $40,165