Instructional Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and some experience working with children.
• Required to speak, read and write fluently in English and one of the following languages: Cambodian, Cantonese, Laotian, Mien, Native American, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan or Vietnamese.
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance.
• Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Safety and health practices and precautions.
• Ability to provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center or program.
• Ability to plan and implement a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Ability to provide a proper role model for program children.
• Ability to participate in activities with assigned group of children.
• Ability to provide patient and sensitive care to infants and toddlers.
• Ability to learn, apply and explain rules, regulations and procedures of the program.
• Ability to use positive and proper methods of child control and behavior modification.
• Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain patient, gentle, supportive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to provide translations, interpretation and communication in a second language.

Nice To Haves

• Units in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

• Provide quality child care and a safe and loving environment for the children in the CDC.
• Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; read stories, sing songs, play games and participate in other activities with children.
• Supervise children in outdoor play activities; implement indoor play and activities during inclement weather.
• Provide for the safety of the children as required; respond to a child's needs and problems in a patient, caring and sensitive manner.
• Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; escort children to the cafeteria for breakfast as assigned; clean up eating areas and wash children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed.
• Provide for the physical needs of the children.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and encouragement with various projects; assist in promoting a healthy self-image and self-esteem.
• Observe behavior of children and monitor for signs of neglect or suspected abuse; report such concerns according to established guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and orderly child care environment; clean, set up, and set out toys and other materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Provide translations, interpretation and communication in a second language.