CDC Assistant Teacher

St Joseph Catholic Orphans Society; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph Catholic Orphans Society seeks an Assistant Teacher to support daily routines and activities for children aged 0-5 under supervision of the Senior Childhood Teacher. The role is flexible, with assignments to a classroom, team, or substitute coverage as needed.

You will help maintain safety, a clean learning environment, implement lesson plans, engage in developmentally appropriate play, and communicate with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children ages 0-5 preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily routines and activities under supervision.
• Maintains safety and supervision of children at all times.
• Engages in age-appropriate play and positive guidance.
• Completes attendance checks and communicates with staff.
• Assists with meal service and cleanliness per CACFP guidelines.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Empowerment

Job knowledge

Modeling

Peer support & collaboration

Professionalism

Quality of work

Safety

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary: The Assistant Teacher assists with the implementation of daily routines and activities with children, under the supervision of the Team Leader and the direction of the Senior Childhood Teacher.The Assistant Teacher position is a flexible role. Assistant Teachers may be assigned to one classroom, a team of classrooms, or may function as a substitute, depending on the needs of the center.Essential Functions:Maintains confidentiality about issues regarding staff, children and families at St. Joseph Children’s Home, Board of Directors, and/or Center operations.In cooperation with the Team Leader, completes an annual self-assessment using the ITERS/ECERS, meets with team leader and the coaches to review the self-assessment and sets achievable goals for the year based on the results of the self-assessment.Knows the whereabouts and number of children in care, keeping all children within sight and sound supervision at all times.If not familiar with an adult who is picking up a child, check photo ID and ensure that all adults picking up children are on the list of approved escorts in the CDC database.Completes Name-to-Face attendance checks multiple times daily as per policy and procedure.Assists with maintaining a classroom environment that is clean, tidy, and promotes age-appropriate physical and emotional comfort and educational development of all children in care.In the absence of the Senior Teacher, the Assistant Teacher follows the lesson plans provided by the Teacher .Limits the use of screen time in the classroom as directed by the Senior Teacher / Team Leader.Engages in age-appropriate play with children.Provides positive guidance, direction, and encouragement for each child using principals of Positive DisciplineMonitors the development of children in care. Documents any behavior and/or developmental concerns for individual children in their assigned classrooms and reports behavior and development concerns to the Senior Teacher and/or Team Lead for next steps.Greets children and families upon arrival and departure.Promotes a trusting relationship between children, parents, and staff.Ensures that all pertinent information regarding a child’s day, including important paperwork, is passed on to the responsible staff member if the Senior Teacher or Assistant Teacher will not be present at pick-up.Completes an incident report for any illness, injury and incident and notifies the Team Leader. With guidance from the Team Leader or Teacher, the Assistant may be asked to share information about an incident report with a child's family as applicable.Keeps the Team Leader and Senior Teacher informed of any problems concerning children, staff, or families.Informs Team Leader and Senior Teacher of any urgent matters, including but not limited to serious illness or injury to a child, staff or family requiring medical attention, staff misconduct potentially requiring disciplinary action, or licensing violations that put the health and safety of children and staff at risk.Assists the Senior Teacher with maintaining assigned classroom consistent with the vision for a unified, clean, Reggio-inspired environment throughout the Center.Utilizes Center materials and supplies in a manner that is responsible, purposeful, safe and engaging for children.Returns materials to their proper location for storage when not in use. Ensures that materials have been cleaned and sanitized prior to storage is if applicable.Seeks the assistance of a Team Leader or Curriculum Coach for any questions related to materials use or storage.Requests needed supplies from Team Leader at least 1 week prior to the date materials are planned to be utilized.Serves meals and snacks to children in compliance with CACFP guidelines and KY childcare regulations. Cleans up after meals (including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs and floors).Is aware of all children’s allergies and/or medical alerts in assigned classrooms.Communicate with Senior Teacher and Team Lead any changes in allergies and/or medical alerts for individual children.Reads and responds to all electronic communications from CDC leadership in a timely manner, including but not limited to checking email at least once weekly and responding to the Director's weekly email.Assists with implementation of at least one CDC family event per school year.Assistant Teachers are encouraged to work a 4 hour shift in the CDC area at the SJCH Annual Picnic in addition to attending a family event.Obtains all required staff development and training.Attends all CDC department meetings and contributes to the decision-making process at meetings.Safely evacuates all children from the building in case of emergency and during emergency drills. Completed a NAME TO FACE count prior to, during, and after any drill or evacuation that involves moving children from one place to another, as per Name to Face policy and procedure.All Assistants Teachers are expected to be flexible in regard to their daily classroom placement. For the consistency of care for children, Assistant Teachers are placed in their regularly assigned classrooms and/or roles whenever possible. However, at the discretion of the Director, Assistant Director, or their designee, an Assistant Teacher may be temporarily assigned to a different classroom or role within the CDC if needed to maintain state ratios, meet specific staffing needs for the day, or to otherwise meet an agency need.Reports any urgent building maintenance, repairs, or custodial upkeep to the Team Leader.Keeps the classroom and all shared spaces within the center clean, safe and free of clutter.Other duties as assigned.Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):CULTURAL SENSITIVITYAppreciates differences between others in thought as well as style and shows respect for their ideas.Demonstrates responsiveness to the racial, ethnic, and cultural needs of individuals while maintaining respect for those differences.EMPOWERMENTAS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Recognizes and works to eliminate situations that may lead to re-traumatization; Understands and allows for mutual self-help to occur among trauma survivors by utilizing their lived experience to promote recovery and healing.JOB KNOWLEDGE (Essential Functions)Has a clear understanding of the position.Demonstrates proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position.MODELINGAS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Uses appropriate voice, is aware of development levels of clients served, encourages independence and self-help, and reinforces positive behavior.For those who provide direct care to clients, has the ability to anticipate problems, redirect behavior using positive practices, handle transitions well and develop goals for observation.PEER SUPPORT & COLLABORATIONCommunicates and interacts well with others among teams, across departments, and/or with clients to ensure a respectful, and inclusive service/work environment.Encourages and supports skill development of colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.Builds/maintains trust and exhibits healthy boundaries with colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.PROFESSIONALISMIs visible with a positive presence, ethical, and highly professional.Expresses accountability for actions.Shows respect towards others, serves as an appropriate role model during interactions and while performing job responsibilities, and is responsive to the needs of others.QUALITY OF WORKReliably completes work according to organization standards.Exhibits strong judgment and problem-solving skills.SAFETYCreates and maintains a safe, welcoming, physical and service environment.TIME MANAGEMENTIs consistently at work, on time, and conforms to scheduled work hours.Possesses the ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and team goals without constant oversight.Education and Experience:High school diploma (or equivalent) requiredExperience working with children ages 0-5 preferred but not required.Physical Factors (those checked apply):xSitting at a desk for up to 8 hoursxOffice EnvironmentxEntering data / keystrokexDrivingxStanding for up to 8 hoursxReaching above shoulder levelxWalkingxBendingxLifting/Carrying 50 max lbsxPushing / Pulling 50 max lbs.Using feet for repetitve actionUsing hands for repetitive action