SEASONAL TEACHERS AIDE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SEASONAL TEACHER’S AIDE

Hours of work are based on the needs of the Department.

The Day Care Center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Rate of Pay: CT Minimum Wage

Must be at least 16 years of age.

TOWN OF ENFIELD

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES – CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR

JOB TITLE: SEASONAL TEACHER’S AIDE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Duties involve the assisting of head teachers, teachers and teacher's
assistants with routine Day Care Program activities in accordance with prescribed rules and procedures of the
Day Care Program. May be required to specialize in a certain area of learning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Head Teacher, Teacher and Teacher Assistant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular and punctual attendance; coordinating with teacher in planning, executing
and evaluating activities; providing special attention to children who require such; assisting in routine activities
such as naps, meals, bathroom, dressing and trips; distributing teaching materials and equipment; assuming
responsibility for group and program in absence of the teacher; cooperating with teacher in developing and
maintaining relationships with parents; performs related work as required; assists in writing progress reports;
arranges and maintains teaching materials and equipment; must report directly to Head Teacher concerning
classroom issues that are not resolved.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, crouch, reach with
hands and arms, stand walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. Is frequently
required to hear or talk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The
employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles.

Must be able to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge in addition to procedures or instructions
provided.

The noise level in the work environment is usually to moderate to loud.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Some knowledge in the teaching and training of children; ability to maintain
simple records; ability to maintain orderly conduct; ability to communicate with children. Required to take 18
hours of professional development courses for full time aides and 9 hours for part-time aides to meet state
guidelines.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and
responsibilities that comprise this position.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be a complete statement of all duties, functions and

responsibilities that comprise this position. Adopted:

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with
disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an

accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources

Department. EOE/AA/M/F