Teacher Assistant (Afterschool)

ANN STORCK CENTER INC • Broadview Park, FL

1d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the ESE Teacher in implementing individual programs and carrying out daily lesson plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• 40 hour child care certificate (within 1 year of hire).
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (read, write and speak) with employees, peers, supervisors, program participants and external stakeholders.
• Excellent administrative, clerical and organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving, reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Must have an understanding of diverse families and their needs and ways to support them; must demonstrate a reliable, punctual and stable working style and be able to work productively with independent initiative.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Performs tasks requiring bending, lifting, squatting, and physical exertion of upper and lower body muscles.
• Performs multiple and/or continuous lifts and/or transfers of 50 pounds in safe and appropriate manner utilizing standard orientation techniques for up to six (6) hours a day.
• Must be able to see, hear and communicate effectively with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to handle stress of working with non-verbal, non-ambulatory clients who need assistance with most aspects of activities of daily living.
• Must be able to deal with offensive behavior, inappropriate or offensive remarks from individuals being served and their families in an appropriate manner.
• Must be able to separate personal issues and work issues and maintain decorum and self-control in dealing with individuals being served, their families and ASC staff.

Responsibilities

• Follows ESE Teacher’s directions in the classroom
• Works daily with assigned activity group on individual IEP goals and objectives.
• Provides appropriate assistance to children.
• Implements feeding programs and demonstrates proper techniques.
• Implements toileting training programs and changes children as needed.
• Assists children daily in tooth brushing, hand washing and dressing skills.
• Supervises children properly during playground and free play activity.
• Demonstrates proper carrying, handling and positioning of children.
• Allows children adequate time to perform.
• Reports any behavioral or physical changes in children to the classroom teacher.
• Follows through with planned activity during teacher’s absence.
• Removes/replaces children on or off the school bus at beginning and end of each day.
• Provides for the physical order and cleanliness of Preschool area.
• Checks lesson plans daily and gets all materials ready.
• Participates in lunch time, clean-up, laundry responsibilities and classroom upkeep daily.
• Keeps dangerous/hazardous items out of the reach of children.
• Follows proper health and safety rules for toileting and changing children.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees