Apprenticeship Teacher Assistant Starpoint

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Colorado; Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fremont Economic Development Corp. in Colorado is offering a paid, hands-on learning apprenticeship in a licensed early childhood program while you complete college coursework toward an ECE certificate or degree.

Under supervision of qualified teachers, you will assist with daily activities, support children's development, and participate in planning, meetings, and professional development, while meeting licensing and HIPAA/FERPA requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching.
• Positive attitude and commitment to child development.

Aufgaben

• Assist lead teachers with implementing daily classroom activities.
• Support children's cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom setup, organization, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Supervise children in classrooms, playgrounds, meal times, and transitions.
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, and hygiene according to licensing regulations.
• Observe and document children's development as directed.
• Participate in lesson preparation and classroom planning.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and Colorado licensing requirements.
• Follow all Starpoint and SPIN policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team teaching

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in approved ECE certificate or degree program

Jobbeschreibung

This position provides paid, hands-on learning in a licensed early childhood program while completing related college coursework toward an Early Childhood Education certificate or degree.

The apprentice works under the supervision of qualified teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children while progressing through apprenticeship competencies and academic requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers with implementing daily classroom activities.
• Support children's cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom setup, organization, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Supervise children in classrooms, playgrounds, meal times, and transitions.
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, and hygiene according to licensing regulations.
• Observe and document children's development as directed.
• Participate in lesson preparation and classroom planning.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and Colorado licensing requirements.
• Follow all Starpoint and SPIN policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be currently enrolled in approved Early Childhood Education certificate or degree program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all Colorado Early Childhood licensing requirements.
• Ability to pass required criminal background checks.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and coworkers.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Sit on the floor and interact with children.
• Bend, kneel, squat, and reach throughout the workday.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching.
• Positive attitude and commitment to child development.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.