Classroom Assistant

Family Services Association • Moreno Valley, CA

93d

About The Position

The Classroom Assistant provides care and supervision for all the children in care, with the guidance of the Associate/Lead Teachers. Following Title 22 and Title 5 regulations, the Classroom Assistant helps to ensure the health and safety of all children.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 semester units of core early childhood education college courses
• Continual enrollment in a minimum of one course per semester until the 12-core early childhood education units are obtained is preferred
• Completed DRDP training (online training during orientation)
• Completed CLASS training (online training during orientation, and identified training within 6 months of hire)
• Some experience preferred, especially in center-based care
• Must be able to bend and be eye-level with children, sit on low chairs and/or the floor, and lift up-to approximately 40 pounds when needed
• Maintain a clear and active status with Community Care Licensing for the duration of employment with FSA
• Ability to work with disabled or challenging children and diverse populations
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program
• Pass a health screening test, immunized against: Influenza annually, Pertussis and Measles, TB test, and Drug screening Clearance
• Maintain Pediatric first aid & CPR (to be obtained within 3 months of hire), mandated reporter training, pest management training, safe sleep training (for infant educators), and other training and certifications as assigned
• Participate in activities that furthers own professional growth and development, averaging a minimum of 21 hours per year to maintain permit and keeping skills current
• Assist at FSA Child Development locations other than the primarily assigned location when needed and as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Establish positive relationships with young children and positive relationships with children’s families
• Understand and demonstrate how to interact with children in ways that support their content learning and developing skills
• Communicate and collaborate in partnership with families in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner to support young children’s development and learning
• Demonstrate the ability to promote children’s positive social behavior and self-regulation
• Integrate movement and kinesthetic experiences within the curriculum to help young children’s development and learning
• Demonstrate their commitment to their own learning by taking advantage of available learning opportunities
• Recognize their own values and implicit and explicit biases, and work to mitigate any negative impact on the teaching and learning of children
• Provide a supportive learning environment for children’s first-and dual-language acquisition, development, and learning
• Promote children’s social-emotional growth, development, and individual responsibility using positive interventions and supports

Responsibilities

• Provides visual supervision at all times, indoors and outdoors
• Participates in high quality transitions for children and families, making sure arrival and departure times are well organized.
• Engages in DAP interactions throughout the day and all activities, facilitating and scaffolding the development of social skills through quality interactions
• Implements curriculum activities as assigned
• Completes 1 to 3 DRDP assessment(s) assigned by and under the supervision of the Associate or lead Teacher once a minimum of 12 semester units is obtained
• Participates in meal/snack processes, including family style serving, bottle or infant food feeding as applicable
• Participates in the nap / rest period.
• Documents observations with notes, pictures, or video clips, and collect work samples under the guidance of the lead and/or supervising teacher
• Participates in classroom record keeping, including injury or health reports as assigned
• Monitors and participates in toileting/diapering and other health routines
• Provides staff breaks and takes children to the restroom
• Participates in classroom planning, including the creation of some activities for the learning plan under the guidance of the lead teacher
• Participates in and ensures a safe environment for the children that is free of hazards
• Assists in the opening and/or closing routines when assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of family and children’s information with staff and the community
• Timely and regular attendance
• Attend trainings and staff meetings as assigned
• Reports any concerns to an appropriate supervisor
• Completion of a professional development plan in accordance with CDE or CDSS, and NAEYC standards
• Adhere to and maintain the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and FSA’s Code of Conduct
• Other duties as assigned and necessary

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees