Classroom Assistant (Moreno Valley, CA)

Classroom Assistant

Job Description Classroom Assistant - Preschool Job Summary The Classroom Assistant assists the Lead Teacher and Director Site Supervisor assumes responsibility for general supervision development and education of all children. Will assume the role and responsibilities of the Lead Teacher in the Absence of the regularly assigned Lead Teacher. Salary 10.00 - 12.00 per hour Essential Duties Provide supervision of all children both indoors and outdoors to maintain program quality and compliance with Title 22 (Children must be visually supervised at all times). Assists in planning preparing and implementing the daily curriculum as assigned by the Lead Teacher to meet the needs of the children in the classroom and the objectives of the Center. Assists in Desired Results process by maintain anecdotal notes for assigned children. Maintain and environment that is clean sanitary and free of safety hazards. Ensure electrical outlets are covered unsafe materials are locked away from children s access toys and equipment are not left in walkways thereby posing tripping hazards. Assists in implementing a Developmentally Appropriate daily schedule as assigned. Assists in planning and preparing activities for the outdoor environment. Provide assistance to children in their daily routines such as toileting NAEYC appropriate hand washing rest time and meal time which requires bending and lifting children up to 40 pounds. Assists Lead Teacher in documenting children s attendance absence and meals including counts of children and meals served and eaten in assigned classroom keeping accurate documentation for inclusions in audits and reports. Assists Lead Teacher to ensure that daily arrival and departure times are well organized. All children and parents are greeted warmly hands are washed upon arrival health checks are conducted and recorded all children are supervised at all times and children are actively engaged during the transition time. Assists in organizing children s developmental progress with objective anecdotal records photographs and work samples as directed by the Lead Teacher for inclusion in the child s portfolio assessment. Support children in their problem solving skills providing them with age appropriate language and techniques including redirection and or conflict resolution. Facilitate and scaffold children s social interactions. Assists in the opening and or closing routines including preparation for the current day or next day s program activities. Create an atmosphere that supports confidentiality of family and children s information with staff and the community. Timely Regular Attendance. Attend in-service training and staff meetings. Qualification Responsible individual sensitive to the needs of children. Take an average of 1 college class per year towards the renewal or upgrade of the Associate Permit to amount to at least 15 semester units prior to the expiration. Associate permits that have already been renewed must be upgraded to Teacher level by the second expiration. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year experience in working with Preschool children in a center-based program. Knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards toileting supervisions and food handling. Knowledge of best practices in Early Childhood Education (Desired Results Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Exemption-Free background and Criminal Record clearance and Child Abuse Index. Ability to work with disabled or challenging children and diverse population. Must be willing to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program. Pass a health screening test TB and drug screening. Maintain a clear and active exemption-free status with Community Care Licensing for the duration of employment with FSA. Ability to read and write English and communicate at the level required for successful job performance. Must be 18 years or older. Other duties as assigned and necessary. Report to Lead Teacher and or Center Director Site Supervisor Licenses & Certifications Current California Driver s License of California ID. Hold and maintain a current and valid pediatric First Aid CPR (EMSA) card. Possess a valid California Child Development Permit at a minimum level of Associate Teacher. Physical & Mental Demands Ability to bend lift 40 pounds and carry out the physical duties associated to working with young children. Ability to stand 3-4 hours per day Bend and sit on the floor as necessary Other Requirements Professional Self Development Attend workshops conferences college classes or in-service staff development opportunities as recommended and or provided that enhances skills and knowledge en Early childhood Education child development and as required to maintain the appropriate and required Child Development Permit and or lead to degrees.