Daycare Teachers Assistant

Description

Teacher’s Assistants are a part of the program planning and implementation of said programs in cooperation with the Lead Teacher. Teacher Assistants assist in planning of weekly themes, lesson plans and daily activities. Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children at all times. Actively engage in daily activities and routines with children. Ensure compliance with all Kentucky rules and regulations.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports Director and Assistant Director of Child Development and Services

Responsibilities/Activities

• Assists in adherence to program regulations, standards, best practices, and program implementation.
• Assists in the develops daily classroom schedule. 
• Tracks food/meal related activities on activity form. 
• Ensures the classroom is clean and organized at all times.
• Ensures toys and other materials utilized by children are cleaned and sanitized daily.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures including but not limited to handwashing, cleaning procedures, etc. 
• Assists in management of child attendance and ensures appropriate and timely documentation of attendance for billing purposes.
• Assists in implementation of the daily classroom schedule.
• Works with Lead Teacher to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations. 
• Reports illnesses and incidents to director and/or assistant director in a timely manner. 
• Is fluent in the Bright Wheel application and ensures full utilization of application functions and features as it relates to his/her job. 
• Forms and maintains a professional relationship with parents and families.
• Engages with parents and other family members consistently and respectfully. 
• Provides parents and other key stakeholders with daily reports of their child’s activities and other information. 
• Contributes to the implementation of an age-appropriate educational curriculum.
• Promotes a safe and healthy environment by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and maintains necessary certifications.
• Assists in conducting regular safety drills and training with children.
• Fosters positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication and regular updates.
• Organizes and participates in parent conferences and family engagement events.
• Assists in maintaining quality standards set by relevant federal, state and local agencies.
• Seek opportunities for professional development, stays current with early childhood education trends and ensure regulatorily required .
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of the classroom.
• Floats and substitutes in all classrooms for absences, breaks and support as needed.
• Works with all age groups. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Expert Knowledge and Demonstration of:

• Scheduling and email.
• Organization, prioritization, and time management 
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Effective teamwork techniques.
• Confidentiality and sensitivity of information
• Effective problem-solving 
• Ability to operate in stressful situations and within tight time-constraints.
• Self-direction and initiative
• Knowledge of child care regulations and laws

Required Skills/Abilities

• Organization and ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to work very independently and with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal relations.
• Ability to execute upon policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Good physical and mental health
• Mental fortitude and ability to manage stress.
• Patience and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications/Education/Training

• Teacher’s Assistants have at a minimum, one year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children.
• State required background checks and finger printing.
• Orientation
• Six hours of childcare training

Hours 8am-430pm