CDC - Infants - Toddlers (1701)-Classroom Student Assistant II

Associated Students Sacramento State•Sacramento, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Student Assistant II provides direct care and supervision for children from birth through kindergarten in a classroom setting under the supervision of the program Head/Mentor/Fellowship Teacher, Classroom Student Supervisor, or Classroom Student Assistant III. The position does not leave the assistant alone with children. The assistant supports classroom routines, children’s developmental needs, safety, learning activities, and communication with families and staff.

Requirements

For Student Assistant incumbents, be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Sacramento State and maintain a minimum 2.0 overall GPA.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a cleared criminal background.
Have current health screening hours.
Provide proof of measles and pertussis (whooping cough) immunizations.
Provide proof of TB clearance.
Be able to attend mandatory Monday night training meetings.
Have exceptional customer service skills.
Enjoy interacting with children and be willing to learn from mentors.
Communicate effectively.
Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children.
Child Development Permit at the Assistant Level.
Child/Adult CPR and/or First Aid certifications.
Mandated Reporter Training.
Basic Pest Management in a School & Child Care Setting Training.

Responsibilities

Safely perform job duties and maintain regular attendance to help meet classroom staffing ratios required by California regulations.
Read, understand, and implement the philosophy and information in the ASI Children’s Center Student Handbook, Training Manual, and ASI Policy Manual.
Follow health and safety policies and procedures.
Participate in mandatory training meetings and apply the information in the classroom.
Assist teachers with routine activities such as meals, naps, diapering, and toileting, and document those activities.
Work collaboratively with classroom staff to ensure constant supervision and maintain children’s health and safety.
Interact positively with children during indoor and outdoor activities and facilitate their developmental needs.
Encourage children to take responsibility for equipment, materials, and cleaning up activity centers.
Provide excellent customer service and interact positively with families, children, staff, and center clients.
Help prepare and maintain the environment and set up and clean up daily activities.
Assist with routine classroom and center maintenance as assigned.
Participate in observations and document information for Developmental Profiles and Child Assessments.
Participate in teacher-student performance reviews at the end of each semester.