Teacher Assistant - Endwell, Broome

United States·Endwellmid

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Key Responsibilities

Provide Support, encouragement, dignity, and discipline for the children. Provide opportunities for growth and moral character through challenging activities, education and entertainment.

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$17 an hour
Part Time - Before and After school care

Homer Brink Elementary
Before School: 7-8:40am
After School: 2:45-6pm
Half Day: 12-6pm
School Breaks: 7am-5:30pm

Position Summary: The teacher assistant will work under the direction of the School Age Child Care Director and the Site Supervisor. The teacher assistant will provide support with all program activities including but not limited to arts & crafts, games, sports & other physical activities, group activities, quiet & homework time, team building, and learning centers. The assistants are expected to create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical and emotional health of the youth. Teacher Assistants will also guide and direct the children in care and participate in assessments of the progress of each youth. All staff are mandated reporters.

Responsibilities:

Provide Support, encouragement, dignity, and discipline for the children.
Provide opportunities for growth and moral character through challenging activities, education and entertainment.
Encourage and enable children to develop self-help skills, clean up after themselves, and participate in the maintenance of facility where appropriate.
Assure compliance with procedures in cases of suspected child abuse/neglect. Ensure discretion with regard to these situations and nay other personal or private information regarding children and families.
Participate in required child care training programs as required in areas of: School-age Regulations, regulations and procedures in Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Child Abuse and Maltreatment identification and prevention, record maintenance and management, safety and security procedures, program development and nutrition and health needs of children (30 hours every two (2) years are required and provided)
Assure that signs of illness, health problems, or potentially dangerous situations are reported to SACC Director and recorded on the Daily Health Check Form.
Pay special attention to children with dietary restrictions and those who potentially require medication (administered by family) while in our care.

Requirements

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Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
Some college credits in relevant subject preferred

Experience:

One (1) year experience working with children under the age of 13 required
Driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required