Early Education Center (EEC) Child Development Associate Teacher

Description:

The Early Education Center Child Development Associate Teacher works in collaboration with other teachers to run the classroom and care for children in the classroom/program.

Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Serve alongside the Master Teacher to whom assigned.
• Help in the supervision of the children.
• Aid in the teaching of children.
• Help implement daily and weekly experiences for the children.
• Aid in clean-up of teaching stations in the school.
• Help in preparation of snacks and clean-up.
• Help to prepare teaching materials.
• Prepare and implement lessons with coworker.
• Help in preparing bulletin boards.
• Work collaboratively in preparation of classroom.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Attend activities designed for parents and/or staff.
• Help in indoor and outdoor recess.
• Keep coworker apprised of any parent difficulties.
• Administer first aid for minor accidents. Notify the Master Teacher and Director in cases of serious injury.
• Complete the "Accident/Injury Report" form.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Greet parents. Make sure the child is being picked up by authorized adult.

PROCEDURES:

• Hours of duty are on an assigned basis.
• Maintain orderliness in the classroom, activities, and on the playground.
• Never leave the children unattended in the classroom or on the playground.
• Be sure no child leaves the school area unless accompanied by an authorized parent, guardian, or school staff member.
• Aid children in overcoming difficult situations: shyness, discipline problems, and social emotional challenges by using Teaching Pyramid Tools.
• Aid children in all daily scheduled activities.
• Support the school environment through collaboration and teamwork.
• Follow procedures as directed by your supervisor.
• Hours of duty are on an assigned basis.
• Notify the designated staff member as early as possible of absence from school so that a substitute can be contacted being sure to follow Employee Handbook guidelines.
• Ability to work with others during difficult situations to build solutions for all issues.
• Work cooperatively and considerately with other staff members; perform her share of housekeeping tasks; perform her share of playground tasks; express own views and consider views of others. Maintain a friendly and efficient manner with parents. Communicate school policies to parents.
• Maintain order in the classroom and on the playground. Handle children's feelings and interactions skillfully.
• Make certain children are never left unattended in the classroom or on the playground.
• Be sure no child leaves the school area unless accompanied by an authorized parent, guardian, or school staff member.
• Aid children in overcoming difficult situations: shyness, discipline problems, toilet problems (this may require changing their clothing), etc.
• Communicate all needed supplies for any given project two weeks in advance of the unit presentation.
• Prepare all teaching materials one week in advance of the unit presentation being sure to use teacher prep time appropriately.
• Help maintain school equipment properly; report promptly on broken or defective items; avoid unnecessary damage to or waste of supplies.
• Be a supportive member of the team to maintain the integrity of the classroom and program.
• Pay will be granted to attend the annual A.C.S.I. conference and every employee is expected to attend. Conference day is determined by ACSI or renewal leadership and will take place on a Saturday.
• Registration for the A.C.S.I. convention will be paid for by the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have Associate Teacher Permit or Higher or qualifications to obtain permit within 90 days.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience.
• Ability to relate well to children.
• Evidence of emotional maturity, stability, and dependability.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Able to lift playground equipment and toys in order to store and remove them for use by children.
• Able to push, pull, twist, kneel, squat and reach repeatedly multiple times throughout the day as required by the demands of the job.
• Must be able to bend or squat to attend to children’s needs. Able to sit on the ground as needed. Able to lift and carry a 45lb child to safety or in the event of a medical emergency. Able to push or pull a crib or stroller with multiple infants in an emergency. Able to visually supervise children and listen to them to maintain their safety in accordance with California State Licensing’s health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all company policies and procedures, can follow instructions, and be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES:

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or company objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.