Classroom Assistant-SR05 Program

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe • Fort Yates, ND

278d • $12 - $15

About The Position

The Classroom Assistant is responsible for assisting the teaching staff in carrying out a variety of classroom functions that support the needs of the children. The Classroom Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Center Supervisor-Lead Teacher, who will provide guidance, direction, and conduct performance evaluations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED with experience working with children.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Verbal and written communication abilities.
• Customer service and professionalism; maintain tact, courtesy, composure, and flexibility when dealing with a variety of personalities.
• Must pass required Tribal, State, & Federal Background Checks including fingerprinting, Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Provide documentation of TB skin test and current physical prior to hire.
• Obtain Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within 24 months of hire date and maintain credential thereafter; in accordance with Head Start Performance Standard requirement.
• Sign a confidentiality statement with understanding of the penalties for any violations as it pertains to program information.
• Participate in program activities; staff meetings, program trainings, parent meetings, teacher conferences, and home-visits.
• Establish trusting relationship with the parents/families with understanding of the needs of children and families.
• Timely, reliable and consistent attendance, punctuality, dependability, and flexibility are required.
• Establish positive working relationship and model appropriate behavior with staff, children, families, and public.
• Monitor Bus rides and assist when transporting children.
• Provide staff support at various center locations during times of staff shortages.
• Understanding of program policy and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel, stand and bend; carry children with both arms, easily move within the classroom, playground and on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with all aspects of the classroom functions; component plans, daily activities, scheduled events, and field trips.
• Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness.
• Assist in creating a supportive, healthy, and safe learning environment that benefits each child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
• Assist with providing adequate classroom coverage; including actively assisting in supervision of children at all times to ensure child/children safety.
• Assist in encouraging and modeling positive behaviors of children in the classroom and playground.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and trusting relationship with the children and their families.
• Assist in recruitment of children, families, and volunteers for program services.
• Assist in providing guidance with volunteers to carry out daily assignments.
• Assist in executing emergency preparedness plan and respond to emergencies that may arise.
• Perform tasks within the scope of the Standing Rock 0-5 program as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED