Early Childhood Teaching Assistant and Extended Day Child Care Lead

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Teaching Assistant for Early Childhood, working a 10-month calendar, 6.5 hours per day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role is part of the Early Childhood Family Services program within Community Education. District 196 is a large, recognized public school district in Minnesota serving a diverse population from early childhood through grade 12. The Early Childhood Family Services program offers various programs and services for families with children from birth through prekindergarten.

Requirements

High School diploma and 24 postsecondary credits in child development, early childhood education or other related classes; or other education and experience that meets the requirements of MN DHS
Three years of work experience with children ages birth to 3rd grade
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred
Experience and/or training in care of infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Physical strength and endurance to provide bodily care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers including lifting and diapering and the ability to work outside
Effective behavior management
Ability to communicate well with colleagues, parents and young children
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to maintain confidentiality
First Aid, CPR (as part of required in-service training)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing children's educational program and learning environment.
Lead structured group and individualized activities as designed and directed by the teacher.
Work effectively with up to 350 different children and parents each week.
Change diapers or other clothing as necessary for infants and children who may be working on toileting skills or who are incontinent.
Support teacher with daily routines and needs of children so that disturbances do not disrupt group learning or lead to safety concerns.
Comfort and support children working through separation anxiety.
Assist substitute teachers in delivering planned lessons in a manner that would preserve the continuity of routine and structure.
Actively play with children providing modeling, coaching, and creative play aids to them during free play periods.
Practice confidentiality and data privacy in regard to family information.
Provide guidance as well as independence needed for children to develop in all areas.
Discuss and provide information relating to the general and educational welfare of the children with the teacher and team.
Communicate with parents about children's activities.
Participate in parent-child interactions.
Prepare and serve snacks and assist children during snack time.
Move equipment and rearrange environment for different age groups.
Prepare needed materials and supplies.
Assume responsibility for general housekeeping tasks in children's learning environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher.
Participate in staff meetings and professional development as requested.
Communication with staff, parents, and children (as Child Care/Extended Day Lead).
Supervise children, plan and implement daily routine and activities (as Child Care/Extended Day Lead).
Assist in supervision of assistants (as Child Care/Extended Day Lead).
Participate in required in-service training such as First Aid, CPR and ongoing District 196 professional development (as Child Care/Extended Day Lead).
Collection of and maintaining data (as Child Care/Extended Day Lead).
Provide guidance for children's behavior (as Child Care/Extended Day Lead).
Ability to work outdoors with students and staff in a variety of weather conditions (as Child Care/Extended Day Lead).