Daycare Assistant

Metter; Metter (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Metter Elementary School is seeking a Daycare Assistant to support students in a busy elementary setting. Under the daycare director, you will reinforce basic learning, assist with instructional materials, and help maintain a safe, orderly classroom.

You will work with students individually and in small groups, supervise lunch, bus duty, field trips, and non-instructional times, and assist with parent communication and records. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces basic learning with students individually and in small groups.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
• Assists with record-keeping documenting student learning and performance.
• Supports classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervises non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, study hall).
• Assists students on field trips for supervision.
• Distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists director with parent contact to foster involvement.
• Supports students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.
• Assists students with daily living activities as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Student support

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Daycare Assistant

Job Location: Metter Elementary School

Category: Support Staff

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the daycare director.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists director with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard daycare and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualification Required: District Professional Qualifications