Assistant Teacher-Bus Monitor

PathStone Corporation•Lehighton, PA

15d

About The Position

Assist the classroom teacher in providing daily educational classroom activities that meet the individual needs of children and comply with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and corporate policies and procedures. The position also ensures the safe transportation of children. The role supports a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment; maintains interaction with children; assists with child assessments, records, classroom documentation, home visits, parent conferences, and implementation of the School Readiness Plan. It also monitors children during bus transportation, assists with seat belts, and helps care for and maintain the center facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current physical exam, Mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances.
Must be able to work split shifts and flexible hours.
Must be able to travel into rural areas.
Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants.
Must be able to frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of documented, relevant experience in child care and/or enrollment in early childhood education courses.
Bilingual ability in English and the language of the majority of children in the classroom.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Maintain interaction with children throughout the day.
Read and comprehend daily lesson plans and procedures and apply them in daily work.
Facilitate and implement individual child assessment procedures under the teacher’s direction.
Complete classroom reports, required forms, and documentation within mandated timelines, and help maintain and update children’s records.
Immediately notify a supervisor of accidents or incidents involving children, parents, or staff.
Attend all mandated trainings.
Assist the classroom teacher with home visits and parent conferences as needed.
Implement the School Readiness Plan.
Develop an understanding of local, state, federal, and agency policies.
Follow the established Work Plan and update it as necessary or as directed by a supervisor.
Adhere to PathStone’s Confidentiality Policy, Child Abuse and Neglect Policy, and Positive Discipline Policy.
Assist children with seat belts and ensure they are fastened whenever the vehicle is moving.
Manage the bus environment, including communication with riders, enforce bus rules, and ensure children remain seated with their arms, legs, and heads inside the windows.
Assist with physical maintenance and care of the center facility, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and garbage disposal.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.