About this role
I. Position Summary:
Assists the classroom teacher in implementing lesson plans; attends to child’s basis needs; and provides materials for children to use during learning and playing.
II. Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Decision Making:
- Assists the classroom teacher in managing the classroom including implementing behavior strategies, writing daily notes, and writing therapy reports.
- Attends to children’s basic needs, including implementing tube feedings, using adaptive equipment for feedings, changing diapers, etc.
- Assists the teacher in implementing lesson plans and goals including facilitating center time, small groups, and circle time.
- Required to be in the assigned classroom at beginning of shift and remain in classroom until scheduled end time unless otherwise instructed by leadership.
III. Qualifications, Background, and Experience Required or Desired:
- Experience teaching or assisting in a daycare or pre-school environment required, or commensurate education.
- Experience teaching or assisting pre-school special needs children preferred.
IV. Education, Certifications, or Licenses Required or Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or Child Development Associate credential (CDA) , or working toward equivalence.
V. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
- No
VI. Work Environment:
- Normal pre-school environment.
VII. Physical Requirements:
- Ability to see, walk, use hands, lift up to 30 pounds in order to pick up or re-position a child, and sit at a computer for long periods of time.
VIII. Does this position require use of a personal vehicle for company use?
- No
IX. Other Duties as Assigned:
Please note this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.
X. Reasonable Accommodations:
Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.