Classroom Support Aide DC - 14

Description

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Services, the Classroom Support Aide will perform the duties assigned by the Lead Teacher.  Employee may be asked to work in a variety of classroom roles.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Reports directly to the Director of Early Childhood Services

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Ibero staff, staff from related agencies, community              representative and parents

• Assists Primary Caregivers and/or Head Teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate program

• Follows Ibero’s policies and procedures, NYS regulations, UPK standards and OCFS regulations

• Speaks positively and respectfully to children

• Supervises and ensures children’s safety during all activities

• Socializes with children during activities and at mealtime using family style dining

• Quietly speaks and guides children for a calm transition

• Maintains the classroom to ensure that the environment is pleasant and safe

• Assists with minor cleaning duties as assigned

• Completes all work in a timely manner

• Attends scheduled staff meetings, parent meetings, trainings, and daycare center events as assigned

• Keeps knowledge of children and families confidential

• Continues to develop professionally

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or delegates

Authority:

The individual must be resourceful and able to display initiative regarding classroom activities and implementation of lesson plans as assigned.

Requirements

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 2 years' experience working with children.
• CDA in Child Development Preferred

Competency Statement(s) 

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Competency Statements Continued:

• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Leadership- Ability to Motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development, early childhood education and appropriate discipline methods.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers or preschoolers.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Must have clearance through the NYS Central Registry, good police record and good health.
• Ability to work alternative work schedule to support program/parent evening and weekend activities.
• Must show creativity and flexibility.
• A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO

Physical Demands:

The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 40 lbs. And frequent sitting.