TEACHER ASSISTANT Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1020+Central+Ave.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048) Job Type Full-time Description Position Data: Title: Teacher Assistant Grade: E6 – E6B Exempt Non-Exempt X 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 ClearanceN/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: • Completes all OCFS 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.