Early Childhood Teacher Assistant Substitute, Flex up to 19 hours a week

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Job description

Overview:
The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant Substitute is responsible for stepping in when called to facilitate and/or assist in managing the classroom in a manner that creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for the growth, well-being, and development of the children. The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant Substitute is a PRN employee that will provide coverage when staff Teachers and/or Aides are absent to ensure minimal disruption to the classroom and the developmentally appropriate achievement for all children.

This is a PRN substitute role and will be called as needed.

Upbring is classified as an essential business by the state because the services we provide are critical to the wellbeing of thousands of children and families. Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Responsibilities:
We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Education

Work Standards

Maintain a clean and attractive classroom environment

Ensure that childcare routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with child development principles, including diapering, hand washing, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities

Adhere to established schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime

Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of emergency procedures

Adhere to established schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime

Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of emergency procedures

Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to school administration

Follow and comply with Agency and childcare licensing standards and safety regulations

Enforce established rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a nurturing, cooperative, and sharing learning environment among students

Deliver center-based daily lessons written by the classroom teacher

Deliver all learning experiences that teach/lead students into a growing relationship with Christ and assists students to achieve their potential

Maintain a high level of confidentiality on private and personal matters

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Communication

Always set professional ethics and demonstrate a loving, Christ-like character to ensure students exhibit the same values

Aide in providing experiences that promote individual expression through conversation, play and creativity

Complete checklist of daily tasks to ensure proper care of children, environment, and communication with families, including but not limited to diaper changes, basic laundry, sanitizing equipment, pet care, trash disposal, and toy tidying

Assist with the daily or regular communication (written and/or verbal) with parents/guardians regarding their child's routines, needs, developmental opportunities, and daily activity

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

Collaborate with team members to ensure a loving, rigorous, and safe environment across the entire school

Work closely with the classroom teacher, following the established curriculum to achieve learning outcomes, support school readiness goals, and develop social competence of the children

Partner with the classroom teacher to facilitate learning using supportive materials that meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child respecting cultural and socioeconomic differences

Respond to emergency situations and/or direct to appropriate management team member or program administration for immediate resolution

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration

Keep students, parents and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies in a timely manner

Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the public

Work as a team player exhibiting professional behavior and a positive attitude with leadership, staff, the church, volunteers, children, and families that reflects positively on the school and is consistent with school policies, practices, and code of ethics

Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Demonstrated ability to manage the classroom and work well under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build a positive rapport with children, parents/guardians, and team members and ability to interact and communicate professionally with all levels of management in a clear and concise manner

Strong time management and organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritize competing tasks, requests, and projects and meeting deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication; able to produce quality well-written documents, reports, and correspondence

Ability to work independently and within a team; ability to take initiative with limited supervision

Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in education, family services, psychology, or related field - OR - Current CDA Certification

1 year of experience in early childhood education or with infants and toddlers in an educational setting

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement early childhood curriculum with emphasis on hands-on learning

Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and conversational, based on service area and service population)

Spiritually mature Christian active in the worship life of his/her church.

CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

This position requires frequent standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time

Position works in a facility with and around children on a regular basis

Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Career Progression

This position is eligible for promotion/transfer. If an appropriate position is available, the employee must meet minimum qualifications, including the promotion/transfer eligibility guidelines.

Agreement

The statements herein indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of the job and may request the employee to perform other duties and responsibilities not listed at his/her discretion. This job description is not a contract between the employee occupying the position and the employer. Upbring is an at-will employer. Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. If the day-to-day work I perform differs significantly from the above outlined essential duties, it is my obligation to inform my supervisor and/or Organizational Development.