Classroom Assistant

Family Services AssociationMoreno 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
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