Preschool Student Assistant Teacher

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CSULB is seeking a Preschool Student Assistant Teacher for Isabel Patterson Child Development Center in Long Beach. The role supports safe care, supervision, and development of children under supervision of head teachers.

The position emphasizes teamwork, communication with parents, routine safety checks, and contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Requires being an 18+ CSULB student with possible CPR/First Aid certification and adherence to program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children and to demonstrate respect for them.
• Certification in Pediatric CPR and Child Care First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, appropriate care, guidance, and supervision of children.
• Develop communication and teamwork with staff and parents.
• Maintain daily wellness checks and safe, nurturing environment.
• Plan and carry out activities with children, focusing on learning experiences.
• Observe children and produce developmental observations and records.
• Perform opening/closing checklists and related paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Observational skills

Education

CSULB student (6+ units)

Pediatric CPR certification

Job description

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Student Assistant Professional Isabel Patterson Child Development Center, Long Beach, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2018

GENERAL STATEMENT

Under general supervision, the Preschool Student Assistant Teacher’s primary responsibilities are to provide safe and appropriate care, guidance, and supervision of children. This includes developing interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively and respectfully with children. The Student Assistant Teacher carries out responsibilities required by daily routines and assigned tasks such as but not limited to meal and napping routines, diapering/toileting procedures, care and supervision of equipment and supplies, and housekeeping tasks. Under the guidance of the head teachers, the Student Assistant Teacher helps set up and maintain a safe and nurturing environment that provides support, comfort, challenge, and predictability for children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Establishes relationships and demonstrates skills with children.

a. Knows all of the children by name.

b. Provides quality care and supervision.

c. Demonstrates respectful and trusting relationships.

d. Exhibits an understanding and acceptance of the wide spectrum of children’s emotions, behavior, motivations, and needs.

e. Becomes aware of children’s individual needs and parental requests and works as a team to provide as appropriate.

f. Demonstrates an understanding of when to use independent judgment and when to inform supervisor.

g. Acquires effective skills for interacting: active listening, limit setting, problem solving, and guidance.

h. Forms an understanding of anti-bias and demonstrate the skills involved.

i. Becomes familiar with Program Philosophy, Goals for Children, Mission, and Vision Statements.

2. Develops and demonstrates effective communication and teamwork skills.

a. Develops positive working relationships with other staff based on dependability and mutual support.

b. Communicates with staff on duty as required, i.e. need for care-giving tasks, need for breaks.

c. Informs supervisor about injuries, safety concerns, and/or unusual events.

d. Assists in set up and cleaning tasks.

e. Conveys a willingness to help.

f. Works with others to solve problems.

g. Informs supervisor of purchasing needs in a timely manner.

h. Reports absences and requests for time off as stated in the personnel policies.

3. Creates and maintains a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.

a. Conducts daily wellness checks with each child at the beginning of each shift.

b. Helps maintain a safe environment by continuous inspection for health and safety.

c. Reads and understands the IPCDC’s Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness document and follow procedures contained within.

d. Reports child accidents, injuries, illnesses, and unusual incidents to head teachers or assistant director in absence of head teachers and records on appropriate paperwork.

e. Becomes familiar with the dietary accommodations of children during mealtimes.

4. Engages in personal development and participates in the development of the program,

a. Attends bi-annual retreats and weekly staff meetings.

b. Demonstrates a willingness to learn about program philosophy, goals for children, and methods for interacting with children.

c. Takes part in self -evaluation process.

d. May be asked to help orient and shadow new staff.

5. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with parents.

a. Acknowledges parents as they enter and leave the program.

b. Displays a welcoming demeanor and ability to instill confidence in parents.

c. Refers parental questions and/or concerns to head teachers.

d. Helps parents separate from their children at drop off.

e. Helps parents at pick up time.

6. Plans, prepares, and carries out activities with children

a. Learns guidelines for planning and presenting activities.

b. Begins to carry out activities with children which focuses on the learning experiences (process) and not a desired or end result (product).

7. Observes children and produces records of observations.

a. Learns guidelines for writing meaningful child observations.

b. Begins to observe and produce observations through anecdotal notes.

c. Use observations to produce developmental checklist, DRDP summaries, and portfolios.

8. Prepares and maintains records, reports, and checklists.

a. Becomes aware of and carries out paperwork responsibilities as required by daily routines.

b. Correctly fills out injury reports and activity sheets

c. Understands and carries out the opening and closing checklist.

9. Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Minimum or no previous work experience required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.

Knowledge and Abilities

General working knowledge of the Associated Students, its programs, activities and services. Reading, writing, mathematical, and reasoning abilities appropriate to the position. Ability to develop trusting relationships with children and to demonstrate respect for and acceptance of children. Must be capable of working under pressure and handling multiple requests simultaneously. Must demonstrate eagerness and capacity to learn.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Certification in Pediatric CPR and Child Care First Aide preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Schedule

This position follows an 11-month annual work schedule with July serving as a non-working month. Shifts are generally scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours for departmental events. Scheduled hours and workdays may vary based on operational needs.

Live Scan

Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprint background check (live scan). ASI reserves the right to use findings of a background check to make employment decisions in accordance with California Government Code §12952.

Health Requirements

Must meet state health requirements: physical exam, tuberculosis test (every 5 years), TDAP (every 10 years), Immunization Record (MMR), and flu shot (annually or sign waiver).

Training

• Completion of Healthy School Act (every year).
• Mandated Reporting Training (every 2 years).

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and to exercise sense of taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside-weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This is a union position. Please contact Human Resources with questions.

Must be able to attend staff meetings every Friday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Shifts are to be scheduled between Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 5pm and Friday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm.