Requires a general knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices to be used when caring for infants and young children, a positive approach to working with families and staff, and the ability to assist in managing a busy classroom while remaining dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform lead teacher assistant duties in absence of the lead teacher assistant, including, but not limited to following lesson plans, and leading other staff in the classroom.
- Implementing lesson plans pursuant to teacher/LTA directions.
- Implementing individual goals and objectives pursuant to teacher/LTA directions.
- Set up camp, summer enrichment and extended day classroom consistent with developmentally appropriate practices for specific age levels.
- Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques.
- Assist in implementing individual behavior plans as needed.
- Assist in planning and developing instructional materials and equipment, including enrichment materials for each unit, so that maximum use may be made of resources.
- Ensure and provide basic care giving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions) for children, including, but not limited to changing diapers, feeding children, and cleaning children’s hands, faces, etc.
- Ensure and carry out daily/weekly housekeeping chores for the classrooms, including, but not limited to sweeping floors after meals and activities, wiping tables and counters, cleaning changing tables, placing trash in appropriate containers, and washing, sterilizing and putting away equipment (toys, laundry and dishes).
- Assist in the communication with therapists and other special service agencies, and incorporate therapy and other special requirements into class activities.
- Maintain positive staff and parent interactions.
- Ensure Teacher and/or LTA are informed of all parent and staff concerns and complaints.
- Ensure concerns with individual students are brought to the attention of the Teacher and/or LTA.
- Participate in required number of meetings with classroom team, including therapists, lead teacher assistants and teacher.
- Assist with tracking student progress of individual goals.
- Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPPA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Training:
- G.E.D. or High School Diploma
- 45 Hour Department of Children and Family Training
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Minimum Experience:
- 1 year or more childcare provider experience working with age range/grade level assigned.
- Prefer experience working with students with special needs in a multi-disciplinary setting.
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