Preschool Teacher Assistant

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support daily classroom activities and implement the Creative Curriculum in licensed Head Start programs. You will work under supervision to provide a safe, engaging learning environment for children and collaborate with families to support developmental goals.

The role requires a background in early childhood education or CDA, 1-3 years of classroom experience, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or CDA in Pre-K required.
• 1-3 years experience in daycare or preschool related setting.
• Current First Aid/CPR/Child Abuse or related training preferred or to be completed within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and assist with classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in day-to-day classroom activities.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Keep accurate attendance and child records and follow regulatory requirements.
• Utilize curriculum and assessment tools to monitor child development.
• Engage with children and families to support learning goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA credential

Job description

• Location 8111 Quincy Ave,Cleveland, OH, 44104,United States
• Base Pay $18.34 - $21.54 / Hour

Description

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Overview

Under direct supervision, assist the teacher in carrying out day-to-day classroom activities and operations to enhance the children’s development to best prepare them for future educational experience(s).

Responsibilities

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Plan and maintain a safe, clean, learning environment, and assure the wellbeing and safety of children in her/his care with defined learning centers in accordance with the Creative Curriculum that fosters independence.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, Step Up To Quality, Head Start Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures, and regulations of any additional funders.
• Provide active supervision of children and maintain child/staff ratios at all times.
• Maintain timely and accurate attendance record of children at all times.
• Utilize Technology (Hatch, Tadpoles, Gold, ChildPlus, etc.) to improve child outcomes and classroom management. Check agency email daily.
• Follow a consistent daily routine that meets the needs of all children in accordance with the Creative Curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment which includes direct instruction in proper hand washing, tooth brushing and monthly fire and disaster drills and bus evacuations when needed.
• Maintain the quality and condition of classroom materials for children’s use to create and maintain a classroom culture of ownership and caring for the environment
• Assist the lead teacher in the completion of all screens/ rescreens: Social Emotional Screening (DECA) and acquire a parent social emotional screening (DECA), on all children between the first 30 to 45 days of entry and enter into the EDECA; Developmental Screening (ASQ3 and enter into ASQ online) on all children within the 45 days of entry to the program, and document in TS Gold.
• Assist in the creation, implementation, documentation and assessment in TS Gold of intervention plans for all identified by The Mental Health & Disabilities and Education teams.
• Assist with weekly lesson plans aligned with the Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards and ELOF that are informed by assessment and individualized for each child, are submitted every week for approval in TS Gold two weeks in advance.
• Assist with accurate and current assessment information noting child’s progress across all developmental domains utilizing multiple forms of documentation from a variety of sources,
• (anecdotal notes, photos, ITEs, Hatch etc.) and examples of children’s work and enter into TS Gold maintaining a score in each item per child every quarter.
• Assist with the completion of a minimum of (2) Home Visits, and (2) Parent Conferences annually for each child.
• Use home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations.
• Utilize appropriate behavior and teaching techniques in the classroom.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude of collaboration with teacher, volunteers, parents, and program staff in planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Assist with maintenance of and review child’s master file, documents parent contact, accurately completes all paperwork (including but not limited to), home visit forms, parent conference forms, observation forms, intervention plans, and transition forms and files paperwork upon completion.
• Assists with the maintenance of classroom education binder.
• Perform Daily Health Check on children at drop off.
• Sits with children during all meal times and eats the same food as the children, providing a model for good nutritional habits (unless prohibited from doing so by dietary or doctor’s concerns). While engaging in conversation and facilitating children’s ability to serve themselves.
• Performs Point of Service meal counts and completes all CACFP and USDA related paperwork. Ensures the completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of all attendance and CACFP paperwork.
• Actively engages with and enters children’s play during Choice Time and all parts of the day to scaffold learning and interacts with children at “child’s eye level” throughout the day.
• Assists with planning of daily transition activities to support classroom management and reduce wait time for children, utilizing Creative Curriculum resources.
• Perform daily implementation of any required supplemental curriculum.
• Assist with the completion of 4 documented activities a year for children entering kindergarten with at least one involving a visit to a local school or having school personnel visit the classroom, and complete the Transfer of Information Packet with the family.
• Implements strategies, teaching practices, and constructive feedback from Site Administrator and Mentor Coach to increase child outcomes and improve educational environment and practice as determined by CLASS, ECERS, Fidelity, informal observation and coaching process.
• Assists with the completion of the ELA twice a year.
• Maintain positive family engagement and collaboration through a regular use of Tadpoles, Ready Rosie and other forms of communication to encourage participation in the Head Start program, their child’s education, and engage parents in supporting the Creative Curriculum through In-Kind activities weekly.
• Collaborate with the Teacher to create a monthly calendar/ newsletter to inform parents of activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development trainings as required.
• Accurately record time, attendance, allocations, and requests for paid time off in Ultipro. Submit any necessary missed punch forms and PAR to supervisor on time and completed accurately. Submit time sheet as required and attest to accuracy of time.
• Acquire at least 15 hours of SUTQ training annually and maintain a profile in the OPDN. Complete RELIAS and Transportation Training annually in a timely manner.
• Assist with the assessment and documentation of children’s height, weight and body mass index.
• Assist with the implementation of behavior referral plans designed by the Disabilities/Mental Health team and report on the effectiveness of the plan in TS Gold.
• Assist with the implementation and documentation on all strategies and accommodations on IEP’s/ IFSPs and those designated by T/TA agency providers in TS Gold. Ensure T/TA forms are submitted to Site Administrator.
• Report and record any signs of illness or injury, ensure the completion of an incident report and submit it as appropriate within 24 hours.
• Follow CCHS Policies and Procedures to report any suspected child abuse cases to DCFS and Site Administrator immediately and submit the required paperwork.
• Assist with sanitation of toys, and environment cots in accordance with CCHS Policy and Procedures.
• Assume responsibility of the classroom in the absence of the Teacher or as needed.
• Participates in the recruitment of and enrollment of children for the Head Start Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**All staff are mandated reporters of known or suspected child abuse**

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred; or Child Development Associate (CDA) with Pre-K or Infant/Toddler endorsement as required and working towards Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred or enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 24 months of hire date for Pre-K only.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a daycare or preschool classroom preferred.
• Previous experience in human services setting or Community Action program preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of all local, state and federal laws and procedures pertaining to Day Care licensing.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse or attained through training during the first three months of employment.
• Medical statement signed by physician or certified nurse practitioner required.
• Must be able to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse, economic, cultural and administrative backgrounds.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must act as an advocate for Head Start throughout the community.
• Must have a good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to actively interact with preschool children by having good dexterity with ability to lift up to 40 pounds, push, pull, carry, climb, balance and kneel and the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat.
• Final Applicant is required to be fingerprinted for a background check through the OPDN to determine eligibility for employment by DCY.

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