CDC - Infants - Toddlers (1701)-Classroom Student Assistant II
About The Position
The Classroom Student Assistant II works under the supervision of the program Head/Mentor/Fellowship Teacher, Classroom Student Supervisor or Classroom Student Assistant III to provide direct care and supervision of children from birth through kindergarten in a classroom setting. The role requires adherence to all health and safety policies, active participation in training, and collaboration with classroom staff to ensure constant supervision and implementation of guidelines for children's health and safety. The assistant will positively interact with children during activities, encourage responsibility for materials, and provide excellent customer service to families, children, staff, and clients. Responsibilities include assisting with environment preparation and maintenance, routine classroom/center maintenance, and participating in observations and documentation for developmental profiles/child assessments. A key aspect of the role involves participating in teacher-student performance reviews at the end of each semester.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Sacramento State; maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA overall (for Student Assistant incumbents)
- Per law must be at least 18 years of age
- Cleared Criminal Background
- Current Health Screening hours
- Must be able to provide proof of immunizations (Measles and Pertussis-whooping cough)
- Able to provide proof of TB Clearance
- Able to attend mandatory Monday night training meetings
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Must enjoy interacting with children and be willing to learn from mentors.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability 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
- Maintain regular attendance to ensure classroom meet the staffing ratio per CA state regulations
- Read, understand, and implement the philosophy and information contained in the ASI Children’s Center Student Handbook, Training manual, and the ASI Policy Manual.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in mandatory training meetings and implement the information into the classroom.
- Assist teachers with children in routine activities such as meals, naps, diapering, and toileting and document those activities.
- Work collaboratively with classroom staff to ensure constant supervision, and implementation of all guidelines needed to maintain children’s health and safety.
- Positively interact with children during both indoor and outdoor activities, facilitating children’s developmental needs.
- Encourage children to take some responsibility for equipment, materials, and the clean-up of activity centers.
- Positively interact with families, children, staff, and center clients by providing excellent customer service.
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the environment and set-up/clean-up of daily activities.
- Assist with routine classroom/center maintenance as assigned.
- Participate in observations and documentation of information for Developmental Profiles/Child Assessments.
- Participate in teacher-student performance review at the end of each semester.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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