Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Pre-K Counts Assistant Child Care Teacher’s primary responsibility is to support the Pre-K Counts Child Care Teacher in the planning and implementation of programs for children in a manner that contributes to the Mission of Elizabeth Seton Center and the growth and development of children. This is accomplished through direct involvement with children and establishing a mutually supportive relationship with parents, staff and community, all in compliance with program policies, which are in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Care Regulations.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO Pre-K Counts Teacher
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
A. Involvement with Children 1. Directs and participates in planned and spontaneous activities with small and large groups of children.
2. Implements age-appropriate gross and fine motor activities as designated by the Pre-K Counts Teacher.
3. Implements activities for language experience (speaking and listening), creative expression, stimulation of curiosity, problem solving, development of concepts and other appropriate developmental tasks.
4. Provides discipline which is positive, consistent, and based upon clearly-defined expectations which are appropriate for chronological and developmental age.
5. Attends to physical and hygienic needs of the children while encouraging the development of self-help skills.
6. Works with children requiring special attention and partners with other Center resources as needed to provide an optimum learning environment.
7. Monitors distribution of snacks and adheres to nutritional guidelines as stated by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
B. Interaction with Staff 1. Establishes effective staff relationships based on mutual respect.
2. Partners with the Pre-K Counts Teacher in assessing the program goals and implementing the resulting recommendations.
3. Maintains regular communication with the Pre-K Counts Teacher.
4. Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility that ensures Seton Center is adequately staffed to meet the needs of the families it serves. (Seton Center hours are M-F, 7 am - 6 pm; Seton Center offers schedule flexibility for personal higher education pursuits.)
C. Maintaining Center Environment 1. Takes necessary precautions to insure a safe, healthy environment in compliance with Seton Center policies and state requirements.
2. Shares in general housekeeping and maintenance.
3. Assists Pre-K Counts Teacher in organizing space into functional areas recognized by children.
D. Interaction with Parents and Community 1. Establishes and maintains good relationships with community contacts including volunteers, observers, practicum students, visitors and community helpers.
2. Attends and supports extracurricular activities of Seton Center.
E. Professional Expectations 1. Attends mandatory workshops and trainings to maintain compliance with STARS and State regulations.
2. Maintains high standards of professional ethics and confidentiality in regard to children, staff and parents.
3. Reports each scheduled work day at the scheduled start time and complies with established standards for attendance and punctuality as specified in the Employee Handbook.
4. Maintains good health habits and complies with Elizabeth Seton Center dress code as specified in the Employee Handbook.
5. Keeps training records current.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Pre-K Counts Teacher or Preschool Coordinator. (May be assigned to multiple classrooms and other departments as needed.)
7. Maintains minimum of 24 hours of continuous professional development as specified by the Preschool Coordinator, and in early childhood education and development, each year.
8. Meets a rigorous standard of quality and demonstration of knowledge in and the ability to assist a teacher in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
9. Assists in implementing assessments and participates in training related to the chosen assessment tools to assure fidelity.
10. Assists in implementing trauma-informed approaches into the program curriculum and has professional development in trauma-informed approaches.
TRAVEL, WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS A. Occasional local travel required for paid trainings outside of facility.
B. Outdoor supervision of children in temperatures as cold as 25 degrees Fahrenheit or as warm as 90 degrees Fahrenheit based on forecast temperature/wind chill/heat index and air quality.
C. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. multiple times throughout the day.
D. Must be able to actively supervise children.
QUALIFICATIONS A. Completion of at least 2 years of full-time postsecondary study or the equivalent in the following:
● Possession of an Associate's Degree or higher.
● Possession of a Preschool Child Development Associate's (CDA) certificate.
● Possession of 60 college credits. B. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
REQUIRED INFORMATION Applicants must include two letters of reference with their job application.
Prior to contact with clients, all new employees must provide documentation of:
A. Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
B. PA Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
C. PA State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
D. National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance
E. Physical Examination and Mantoux Tuberculin (TB) Test
F. Drug Test Results
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