Teacher Assistant in Early Childhood

Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.  

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in all aspects of the classroom, including but not limited to, assessment, planning, and the preparation and implementation of daily activities. In the event the teacher is not present, the teacher assistant is required to take the teacher’s role.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

General: 

1.CDA or RI State Teacher Assistant Certificate required.   

2. AA in Early Childhood preferred.  

3. Early Childhood experience preferred. Bilingual preferred.    

4. Must pass Bureau of Criminal Investigation 

5. Must be fingerprinted 

6. Must have physical exam upon hire and proof of immunizations 

7. Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance 

8. CPR/First Aid Certificate upon hire or within 90 days 

10. Annual Flu shot 

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS: 

Full and part-time positions.  Evenings as needed.  Due to the nature and responsibility of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the children and families and may be required to work at evening events. May be required to work at any CCAP location.  

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION: 

Has access to all confidential administrative information within the organization.  Will maintain the confidentiality of all materials in accordance with State and Federal law and CCAP policies and procedures. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

1. Supervise a classroom of up to 20 preschool children or 8 infant and toddlers. 
2. Maintain strict health and safety protocols and policies.  
3. Be aware of and comply with HS performance, RIELDS, and RIDE standards. 
4. Assist teacher in the Implementation of a research base curriculum with fidelity.  
5. Assist the teacher in individualizing for children using assessment data and IEP/IFSP.  
6. Utilize assessment tool through observation and documentation in collaboration with the teacher. 
7. Support effective social/emotional learning using Incredible Years and Conscious Discipline.  
8. Complete 2 home visits and 2 parent/teacher conferences per year. 
9. Attend all agency, full staff and education meetings. 
10. Attend in-service training and professional development opportunities to ensure completion of required hours. 
11. Maintain an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). 
12. Participate in transition to kindergarten opportunities. 
13. Maintains good, positive, and effective working relationships with staff, families, and special educators. 
14. Responsible to report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect. 
15. Substitutes for the lead teacher as needed. 
16. Ensure the safety of all children in your care and actively supervise all children.   
17. Other duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT / ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to talk to hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The environment is a clinical business office environment.   Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory diseases and other infectious diseases, and other biohazardous material requiring universal standard precautions.  This position requires the individual to have their own transportation, a current unrestricted license to drive, documented auto insurance and the individual must be willing to work in client’s homes. 

CCAP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristics as established by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

Our Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 12 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.