Position

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Child Development Center Assistant Teacher

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Reports To

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Child Development Center Manager

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Department

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Child Development Center

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FLSA STATUS

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Non-Exempt - Full Time

Primary Position Objectives

Responsible for assisting with coordination of appropriate classroom activities (as defined by the national association for the education of young children - NAEYC) for a designated age group of children that fosters cognitive, self-help, social/emotional, language, and physical development with consideration given to individual children's cultural and socio-economic background, in compliance with government and management directives.

Please be advised that as of now our Child Development Center is not open and applicants will be reviewed and offer positions in other departments such as Residential Advisors, Maintenance and or other vacant areas.

Brief Description of Duties

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing for an assigned group of children a program that provides quality care, nurturing and education for the group and the individual child.
• Participate in discussions with the parents regarding issues relating to the child through daily contact, newsletter, notes, and other means.
• Assist with quarterly group parent meetings and individual parent/teacher conferences annually, or as needed, to keep parents informed of classroom adjustment and behavior.
• Maintain accountability of children and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Acclimates and understands the Lead Teacher’s routine for childcare procedures.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor behavior of children and oversee activities.
• Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

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Performance Standards/Results

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Effective

Communication

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• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

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• Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

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• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
• Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

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Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, ans basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to relate to young children and maintain good relationships with parents.
• Basic understanding of child behavior and knowledge child development.
• High level of energy, patience, and proper communication with working with children.

Experience

One-year experience working with young children. One-year teaching experience working with preschool children (birth to age 8) in structured group situations with preference given to those with some formal training in the early childhood education field.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. CDA Credential.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Physical stamina required in the supervision of young children.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K & 401K Matching
• Tutiton Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.