Teacher Assistant Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=150+Pardee+Avenue+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) • Early Care and Education Description Position Data: Title: Teacher Assistant Grade: E6 – E6B Exempt Non-Exempt X Reports to: Center Director/Center Director 2/UPK Site Supervisor 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 $15.99 - $18.18/hourly Security Clearance: Lv. 2 V, A, C, R. 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. Physical: + Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: + Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs. + 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