Program Support (Classroom)

**Hours:

Monday - 8:30am - Noon

Tuesday - 8:30am - 4:00pm

Wednesday - 8:30am - 4:30pm (Also willing to split shift with unpaid break from Noon - 3:30pm)  First Wednesday of the Month MUST be here for Noon staff meeting.

Thursday - 8:30am - 1pm

Friday - 8:30am - Noon

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide assistance in the planning and preparation of classroom activities with recognition of the present levels of development of the children. 

• Organize and clean classroom and therapy materials and equipment.  Set up chairs and adaptive equipment for classroom and therapy participation. 

• Know, understand, and reinforce the teachers’ and therapists’ objectives to support therapeutic activities within the classroom and therapy. 

• Know, understand, and reinforce appropriate individualized positive reinforcement. 

• Promote self-esteem and independence in the children. 

• Treat families with respect, promoting parent involvement in the classroom when appropriate. 

• Independently maintain a learning environment in the classroom when the teacher is absent. 

• Change diapers. 

• Provide assistance in feeding objectives during snack programs. 

• Maintain a clean and safe classroom and therapy environment. 

• Wash and dry bibs, blankets, and other classroom equipment as assigned. 

• Provide relief to Administrative Assistant for breaks, vacation, and sick leave. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• None 

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA requirements/regulations. 

• Knowledge and familiarity with applicable day care guidelines and regulations. 

• Strong customer service skills. 

• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications. 

• Excellent organizational skills. 

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. 

• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment effectively. 

Education, Certifications and Position Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Experience working with toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays, desirable. 

• T.B. Test, proof of TDap Immunization, and Hepatitis B vaccinations. 

Environmental Factors: 

• Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance. 

• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds regularly. 

• Indoors, sedentary up to 7 hours/day sitting or standing and up to 4 hours/day keyboarding. 

• Ability to navigate client sites (unpaved walkways, stairs, narrow hallways, etc.) on a regular basis. 

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop on a regular basis.