Floating Teaching Assistant/Aide

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc•Denver, PA

11d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

A Floating Teacher Assistant/Aide position is part of the Thrive to Five teaching support team and may or may not have a permanent classroom placement and schedule; assignments vary based on the unique needs of the position and program. This role supports educational services by promoting cognitive development and learning dispositions in children, assists with implementing curriculum and daily structures, follows classroom schedules and lesson plans, and uses responsive language. The position also focuses on health and safety by ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, providing adequate supervision, following meal service standards, preventing the spread of illness, teaching health and safety skills, and assisting with screenings. Additionally, it promotes social-emotional growth by implementing PBIS practices, teaching social-emotional skills, and implementing interventions and behavior support plans. Family engagement involves assisting in providing a welcoming environment and maintaining positive parent/staff rapport. Professionalism is maintained by following policies and procedures, demonstrating CAP Values, working with coordinators for compliance and professional development, and participating in training.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED
Documented 2500 hours of experience with children (for Assistant qualification)
30 college credit hours in education or a related field (for Assistant qualification)
Combination of experience and education equivalent to the PA’s Department of Human Services Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications (for Assistant qualification)
Must meet the preferred qualifications within 18 months of employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Age-appropriate Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) with 1250 hours of documented experience with children
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

Assists with implementing Creative Curriculum, Thrive to Five’s daily structures, and instructional strategies in accordance with program guidelines to fidelity.
Follows schedules, daily routines, and lesson plans of each classroom.
Uses responsive language with children.
Participates in individualized instruction for children with disabilities and individual needs.
Follows all safety and health procedures and expectations as outlined by regulatory standards (DHS, STARS, EHS, or Head Start Performance standards).
Provides adequate supervision of children at all times as defined in Thrive to Five policies and procedures.
Follow all meal service standards as outlined by CACFP.
Follows all guidance to prevent the spread of illness as defined by Thrive to Five’s policies and procedures, such as but not limited to: daily health checks, use of gloves and masks, etc.
Use meals & snack times to teach about health, sanitation, and proper nutrition.
Assists with ensuring all children receive the required dental, vision, hearing, and BMI screenings under the guidance of the lead teacher and the Health and Safety manager.
Teaching children proper safety skills, such as but not limited to tooth brushing, hand washing, walking to/from spaces, using tissues, etc.
Follows all procedures when assisting children with the toilet or changing a diaper.
Follows all procedures when supervising and assisting children with rest time. IE, following safe sleep procedures for infants. Supervising rest time appropriately with older children.
Implement PBIS universal practices established by Thrive to Five.
Teaches and models social-emotional skills and practices.
Implement interventions, such as Teacher Support Plans and Safety Plans, with support from intra/inter agency teams (Program Coordinators, Early Childhood Behavior Specialists (ECBS), or Mental Health Consultants).
Maintains current knowledge about challenging behavior and mental health concerns.
Implement behavior support plans as needed.
Assists in providing a welcoming environment for families. Models’ enthusiasm and promotes parent/child activities.
Maintains parent/staff rapport and mutual confidence and trust with the classroom team.
Follows all Community Action Partnership (CAP) and Thrive to Five policies, procedures, and systems.
Demonstrates the CAP Values.
Works with the Early Learning Coordinator to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and quality standards.
Works with the Early Learning Coordinator to reflect on coaching feedback and set professional development goals.
Work with all staff to develop strategies to resolve interpersonal problems that affect program operation.
Participate in program training, workshops, and meetings related to professional development and job requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.