What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help Child Care Support position at uis?
Summary:
Child care assistants will work with children ages 6 weeks to age 5. They will work in cooperation with others to provide quality care and education to the children that we serve.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist teachers in planning and participation of appropriate activities that promote all areas of development in children.
Assist teachers in the use of the center's assessment plan to compile written assessments of all children. Assist in the development of children's growth and development, as well as the learning in the classroom.
Assist in the design and maintenance of a classroom environment that is child focused and will encompass all aspects of developmentally appropriate practice.
Assist in the supervision of children in order to promote their health and safety.
Maintain an awareness of the physical needs of the children and assist in ensuring that they're met as well as individual health concerns. Communicate any concerns to the lead teacher and/or the Director.
Greet parents and children upon arrival and maintain daily communication and cooperation between teachers, parents, and administration.
Work cooperatively with the center Director, teachers, staff, and UIS administration.
Be a mentor and positive role model.
Remain sensitive to the needs of both parents and children, and respect the diversity reflected in families including the use of ethical guidelines.
Assist in the completion of and compliance with all required paperwork.
Assist with the care and maintenance of the classroom, equipment, and materials. Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in scheduled staff meetings and/or services, working cooperatively with others. Complete all required annual continuing education hours.
Child care assistants will work with children ages 6 weeks to age 5. They will work in cooperation with others to provide quality care and education to the children that we serve.
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