TEACHER ASSISTANT Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1135+N+Main+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Position Data: Title:Teacher Assistant Grade:E6 – E6BExemptNon-ExemptX Reports to:Center Director Basic Function or Position Summary: Performs instructional tasks in classrooms to assist teaching staff. Assists in the implementation and integration of the compliance mandates by planning developmentally appropriate activities within the learning environment. Provides on-site supervision and child development services to at-risk children enrolled in a child care program.Salary $15.99 - $18.18/ hourly Security Clearance:N/A Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: + Provide direct supervision to ensure the health and safety of up to 21 children with other staff members and up to 8 children individually. + Maintain compliance with both NYS Day Care Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. + Conduct daily health checks for children + Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom activities to meet the developmental needs of children. + Conduct developmental screenings on children as designated. + Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers, activities, and materials required for the implementation of planned activities to meet the developmental needs of children. + Work with children on a one to one, small group, or large group basis. + Together with the Teacher, maintain a safe and healthy environment. + 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 + Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for washing of hands and use of restroom facilities + Immediately report and concern regarding child abuse/neglect in accordance with service area policies and procedures. + If MAT trained and certified, provide medication to children according to doctor’s orders; properly document all medication given to children. + Maintain an ASPIRE account and keep all training records current. + Participate in community events as designated. + Communicate with families on a regular basis through communication books, phone contact, face to face, etc. + Encourage classroom involvement of parent and community volunteers. + Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks. + Accompany teachers on home visits as designated. + Attend all appropriate meetings and training sessions, including obtaining the CDA credential and continued education. + Complies with ERSEA and participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies as required. + Promote agency values and mission. + Notifies supervisor following service area procedures while promoting self-sufficiency. + Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development, and volunteerism. + Present subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques incorporating strategies which are developmentally appropriate and consider attention spans and individual learning styles, such as hands-on, visual, and auditory. + Foster cooperative and professional working relationships. + Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. + Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal:COI Management and staff B. External:Community Agencies, Transportation Provider, 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. Knowledge, Skills Required: + Demonstrates organizational skills. + Ability to work on a team. + Ability to relate well with families of diverse backgrounds. + Good verbal and written communication skills. + High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, mandated. Must obtain CDA credential within two years of employment. + AAS degree with Early Childhood Education preferred. + Computer skills required. Special Requirements: + Must be able to maintain substantial, Active supervision and Zone supervision of children. + Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains OCFS training log + Flexibility in work schedule. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. + Valid NYS driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the county and reliable transportation. + Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.