Teacher's Assistant
About The Position
This role involves supporting the daily operations of a classroom, ensuring a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment for children. The Teacher's Assistant will follow daily schedules, assist with assessments, maintain classroom cleanliness, and communicate effectively with families about their child's well-being and activities. Compliance with ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules and the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) are critical aspects of this position. Additional responsibilities include performing duties as assigned and adhering to all company policies and standards.
Requirements
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
- Knowledge of child development (Required proficiency)
- Ability to communicate effectively with families and children of all ages (Required proficiency)
- Basic Computer skills (Required proficiency)
- Web navigation including for online training purposes (Required proficiency)
- Ability to email, print, scan documents and photos (Required proficiency)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR, First Aid and Management of Communicable Disease (Required within 90 Days)
- Maintain current Professional Development Certificate in the Ohio Professional Registry (Required)
- Child Abuse Recognition training (Required within 60 Days)
Responsibilities
- Follows daily schedule
- Helps complete assessments and developmental screenings as assigned
- Maintains a caring, inclusive, classroom experience
- Maintains a safe environment by practicing active supervision
- Maintains a healthy learning environment by sanitizing materials
- Creates and keeps current an account on the Ohio Professional Registry including 10 hours of Ohio Approved training annually
- Communicates with families daily regarding their child’s activities and wellbeing
- Monitors children for illness and medical needs to prevent and respond to medical emergencies
- Remain compliant ODJFS Child Care Licensing Rules at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
