ECC Childcare Assistant

Sparta Area School District•Sparta, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Lead teacher in developing and implementing a program of developmentally appropriate activities that promoted the social, emotional, and physical development of each child enrolled at Sparta Early Childhood Center. The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher and on a secondary level by the center director.

Requirements

Minimum: Experience working with children in a group setting
Must have a negative TB test within one year of start date
Must pass Childcare’s Comprehensive Fingerprint Background Check
Must pass School’s Comprehensive Fingerprint Background Check
Must have or be willing to obtain Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid and CPR

Nice To Haves

CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field

Responsibilities

Assist lead teacher in maintaining confidential records on each child’s progress and development for the purpose of planning, by collecting monthly samples of the children’s work
Participate in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development
Assist lead teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and develop written plans to promote each child’s growth and development
Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline
Assist lead teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on the principles of child development and in accordance with the program curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices
Observe each child daily to assess skills, interest, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth
Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and supervision of all children during all activities
Implement positive guidance and conflict management techniques when required
Protect all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such as incident to the center director
Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special needs, and reports observations to the teacher in charge or the center director
Observe children for any suspected signs of child abuse or neglect and report all observations to the center director in accordance with child abuse/neglect reporting procedures
Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day while at school
Works cooperatively with the teacher to encourage the active participation of all parents in the program
Becomes familiar with the teacher’s written lesson plans, daily schedule, methods for recording attendance, and all other daily duties of the teacher
Assumes the teachers role in leading selected activities during designated parts of the class/day on a periodic basis for training purposes
Assumes the teacher’s full role in the absence of the teacher and supervises the trained volunteer/substitute who will act as the assistant teacher during that period
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children