Teacher's Assistant I - Pediatrics

Friendship Community Care; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Community Care is seeking a full-time childcare worker for the FPS Russellville site to provide direct and indirect care, education, and daily supervision of children. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to care plans, and collaboration with families.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and some early childhood experience; training in CPR/First Aid and infection control is expected. Hours are day shift, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Previous early childhood experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos and short correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Assures Quality Standards of Care for Early Childhood programs.
• Creates an environment based on ITERS/ECERS standards with high classroom ratings.
• Assist with plans of care and data collection using Credible, with quality daily progress notes.
• Direct supervision of children at all times.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to maintain a positive, productive atmosphere.
• Maintain accurate DHS/ABC and DDS staff/child ratio reports and ensure timely documentation.
• Collect Work Sampling and Ounce data for ABC/ABCSS children.
• Attend trainings and maintain CPR/First Aid and Infection Control certifications.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FPS Russellville - Russellville, AR 72801

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Pediatrics

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay: $11.50

Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Previous early childhood experience preferred.

SUMMARY

Responsible for direct and indirect care, and education of children. This includes goals and objectives in plans of care. Creates and maintains an environment conducive to the proper care, education, and safety of children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures Quality Standards of Care for Early Childhood programs are met. See Attachment.
• Creates and maintains an environment based on ITERS/ECERS standards, sustaining a rating of 4 or higher in DD classrooms and a 5 in ABC/ABCSS classrooms.
• Assists with implementation of plans of care by following FCC procedure for collecting data and creating quality daily progress notes in Credible.
• Directly always supervises children.
• Works cooperatively with parents/staff members to ensure positive, productive atmosphere.
• Stays informed of child's record in Credible to ensure only authorized persons pick up child
• Actively engages with children.
• Maintains DHS/ABC and DDS staff/child ratios reports out of ratio to supervisor immediately.
• Completes required progress notes and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Collects Work Sampling and Ounce data on assigned ABC/ABCSS children.
• Maintains current certification in Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid, and Infection Control by attending annual courses and serves as First Responder for Preschool.
• Ensures that timesheet in payroll system accurately reflects times worked and is up to date.
• Actively participates in weekly, monthly, and annual staff meetings as arranged by supervisor.
• Attends all training activities as required by Administration, licensing units, and/or supervisor.
• Participates in minimum 15 hours in-house and/or outside Early Childhood training annually as required, including out-of-town/overnight travel as required. For staff working in an ABC/ABCSS classroom, at least 30 hours of training must be acquired annually.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to the position. Example: Car rider, morning care, aftercare, bus loading/unloading, etc.
• Assists with and attends parent functions as scheduled.
• Reports any abuse/neglect signs to a supervisor as soon as possible after discovery.
• Follows chain of command by reporting to immediate supervisor for all issues.
• Always follows FCC Policy/Procedures manual and minimum licensing requirements for childcare centers
• Comply with all DHS regulations contained within DHS Handbook.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall comply with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPPA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous early childhood experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.