Teacher Assistant - New Berlin
Company: Greater Opportunities- Chenango
Location: New Berlin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities: Assists the Teacher in carrying out classroom
activities, shares in the responsibility of recordkeeping and
providing a safe and healthy learning environment for
children.Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree in Education or
related field with a minimum of 12 credit hours in coursework
related to ECE. One year of experience in a preschool setting. A
valid NYS driver's license is required. Willing to attain and
maintain Medication Administration Training certification and First
Aid/CPR certification.General Duties:Acts in accordance with the
Greater Opportunities Mission Statement and abides by its Standards
of Conduct.Assists in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state,
and local regulations.Works within a team to plan and administer a
comprehensive program of services.Demonstrates a work ethic that
recognizes and supports persons of varying socio-economic, ethnic,
cultural, and educational backgrounds.Interacts and communicates
effectively with co-workers, customers, and community members in a
professional and respectful manner.Immediately reports child
abuse/maltreatment to New York State Central Registry and
appropriate administrative staff.Maintains confidentiality of
information regarding children, families, staff, and program
issues.Follows procedure when "calling in" due to illness and for
use of other leave.Participates in all required meetings and
trainings and shares information with colleagues as needed.Drives
an agency vehicle and transports families as necessary.Essential
Duties:Models positive child development practices including
appropriate tone of voice, speaking to the children at eye level,
and continuously scanning the room for safety.Supports and assists
with the use of all current and available resources in planning
daily activities for children (i.e. Creative Curriculum, Good
Talking Words, and all other current required and/or available
curriculums).Welcomes parents and other visitors to the center.
Communicates in a positive manner with parents, community members,
and co-workers.Helps establish a safe and healthy learning
environment in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and
New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care
Licensing Regulations.Supports maintaining control of the classroom
by implementing clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate
rules and expectations for children.Assists the Teacher Director in
writing appropriate observational notes for all children and
records them in Teaching Strategies GOLD.Under the direction of the
Teacher Director, works with other Education staff at the center to
provide assessment information about each child.Assists with
establishing Individual Plans for children and lessons.Assists with
completing all screenings within 45 days of each child's entry
date.Documents all contacts with families on the Contact Summary
Record.Support in maintaining a classroom environment that
encourages independence and meets the developmental needs of the
children.Uses positive guidance and redirection to help children
with anger and/or challenging behaviors. Helps children develop
decision making and problem solving skills.Regularly meets assigned
documentation due dates and requirements.Communicates with other
center staff to support the smooth running of the center.Performs
other job related duties and responsibilities as necessary.In
Teacher/Director's Absence:Assumes responsibility for establishing
a safe and healthy learning environment in accordance with Head
Start Performance Standards, Greater Opportunities Policy, and NYS
Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Licensing
Regulations.Assures that day to day and monthly documentation is
completed and submitted on time.Communicates daily with the Child
Development Coordinator.Coordinates the planning and scheduling of
activities in all areas of the classroom using the weekly lesson
plan form found on Teaching Strategies GOLD.Working
Conditions:Talking-ordinaryHearing-ordinary
conversationWeight-lifting up to 50 poundsPhysical
Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing,
repetitive arm motionVision-acuity, near, and farAll qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.This
document does not create an employment contract, implied or
otherwise, other than "at will" relationship.
Keywords: Greater Opportunities- Chenango, Syracuse , Teacher Assistant - New Berlin, Education / Teaching , New Berlin, New York
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