TEACHER ASSISTANT- Connections North

Chautauqua-Opportunities-Inc; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 23,267 - 26,022; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua-Opportunities-Inc in Dunkirk, NY is seeking a Teacher Assistant to supervise and educate children in a classroom setting. The role requires developing appropriate activities and communicating with parents about their child's progress.

This position involves working 37.5 hours per week at a pay rate of $16.89 to $18.89 per hour. Candidates must have a high school diploma, one year of experience with children, and the ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year experience working with children.
• Ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, care, and educate a classroom of children.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress.

Skills

Experience working with children

Good verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Must obtain CDA credential within two years

Job description

Description

Position Data: Teacher Assistant Full- Time

37.5 hours per week $16.89- $18.89/hour

Grade: T1 – T4 Non-Exempt 12 mo.

Reports to: Center Director

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of children; implements developmentally appropriate activities under the direction of the teacher.

Salary $16.89-18.89/ hourly & 37.5 hours per week

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and emotional security; are communication and language rich; promote growth in the developmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five
• Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation
• Support and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines.
• As directed, lead or support individual and group activities. ? Support the development of the home language for dual language learners.
• Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity.
• Assist in completing/obtaining a current developmental screening to identify concerns regarding a child’s developmental, behavioral, motor, language, social, cognitive, and emotional skills within 45 calendar days of when the child first attends the program
• Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning.
• Communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their child’s routines, activities, and behavior.
• Implement IEP’s, IFSP’s, and behavior plans with fidelity.
• Assist with conducting parent conferences and home visits with each family.
• Provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all children in care.
• Utilize CAPTAIN/Teacher Strategies Gold for tracking and maintaining all children records along with documentation of individual family contacts.
• Conduct daily health checks for children
• Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers, activities, and materials required for planned activities.
• Together with the teacher, maintain accurate, complete and timely records, including but not limited to attendance, meals and observations of children.
• Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed; model eating new and diverse food options.
• Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for washing of hands and use of restroom facilities
• Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks.
• Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies
• Support the planning and implementation of family events
• Promotes agency mission. ? Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Division staff members, Central Services staff members

B. External: Service providers, Consultants, Volunteers and Parents

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: None

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year experience working with children.
• Must obtain CDA credential within two years of employment.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains OCFS training log
• Flexibility in work schedule.
• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
• Completes all required NYS background clearances
• Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing
• Valid Driver's license
• Works compassionately with a diverse population.