WW: Preschool Program Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Assistant (caregiver) provides age-appropriate activities and services to children enrolled in the Preschool program. This position reports directly to the Preschool Program Lead Caregiver. The role involves assisting students with all aspects of attending school in a traditional preschool classroom setting, developing positive relationships with children, parents, staff, administration, and community members, and assisting the Lead Teacher with classroom record maintenance. The assistant will also help maintain a clean and safe facility/playground, manage discipline, and implement district safety standards. Additionally, the role includes administering medication and First Aid, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in staff development and professional development activities.

Requirements

High school graduate (18+ years of age)
Prior experience working/interacting with children.
Must have current First Aid and infant, child, an adult CPR training or be willing to obtain at next available offering
Willing to complete up to 16 clock hours of professional development training, in addition to new hire requirements as required by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.
Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, parents colleagues, administrative staff and community members
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Some Early Childhood or Child Development college coursework highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists students with all aspects of attending school in a traditional preschool classroom setting
Develop positive relationships with children, parents, staff members, administration, and community members through effective written communication as well as verbal and nonverbal interactions
Assists the Lead Teacher with maintenance of classroom records for all students (attendance, behavior documentation, anecdotal notes, lunch count) as requested by the Lead Teacher.
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe facility / playground at all times
Maintains discipline and brings behavior and/or discipline concerns to the Preschool Program Lead Teacher or building Principal.
Takes part in planned meetings as requested.
Implements and enforces TCAPS District and building-level safety standards and behavior management techniques.
Participates in staff-development and professional development activities as offered (up to 16.0 clock hours per calendar year).
Administer children’s medication and First Aid as needed, and complete necessary State of Michigan and District-level documentation.
Maintains confidentiality with regard to student and family records and information.
Other duties as assigned.