Teacher Assistant

Summary:

To ensure NCC continues to provide opportunities to the people within our community, Teacher Assistant’s primary responsibility is to participate in the planning and implementation of classroom activities and provide basic care to children enrolled in the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist with the planning and implementation of classroom activities to meet individualized • Family Service Plans outcomes and strategies • Present relevant information at team meetings and parent meetings when needed • Provide for the needs of the child • Attend required meetings and in-services on time • Participate in staff developmental training activities and teaming opportunities • Maintain appropriate cleanliness of room and materials including strict adherence to program • sanitation and procedures • Adhere to all program policies and procedures • Participate in scheduled bus duty • Perform duties in a timely manner • Assume responsibility for classroom when the classroom teacher is absent • Lesson Planning for small group activities • Ensure that written and verbal communication with parent consistently occurs and is documented operations • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • High School Diploma and Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Lifting of up to 30 lbs is required. Other physical demands includes bending and stooping to assist children with dressing needs, toileting, transitioning from sitting on floor or chair to standing during classroom activities, transferring non-ambulatory children to and from wheelchairs, strollers, chairs, therapy equipment, changing tables, cribs, etc. Children with a diagnose such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Integration disorder, Behavioral problems, Cerebral Palsy, often will pull/jerk away or bolt/run from caregivers. The ability to intervene in these situations is required. Moving or lifting of any child may be required in an emergency situation (i.e. to assist toddlers in evacuating the building or to ascend or descend stairs) and/or to prevent injury on playground or other outdoor situations/activities. COVID-19 Vaccination Information: You are required to be FULLY vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment. NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status