Title:
Assistant Teacher - 3's Room
Location:
Tippecanoe County Child Care, Inc.
Downtown Center
Reports to: Center
Director – Bailley Ralston
Status: Full Time Non-Exempt
Description:
The Assistant Teacher
supports the Lead
Teacher by helping to provide a
developmentally appropriate
environment in which children can
learn. The Assistant Teacher
performs various activities to
assist and support the Lead Teacher
in the classroom and may be asked to
serve as the Lead Teacher during
short absences as long as the
Assistant Teacher meets licensing
and accreditation requirements to do
so. He or She will help to
ensure that licensing,
accreditation, and Agency standards,
policies, and procedures are met and
maintained at all times.
Essential Functions:
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Provide quality care and continuous
supervision of children at all times.
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Assist the Lead Teacher and other
classroom staff in carrying out curriculum and lesson
plans.
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Assist children with self-care activities
to ensure their health and safety needs are met, such as
sleep/wake routines, personal cleanliness, and bathroom
routines, picking up and putting away toys, etc.
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Assist with Center and classroom record
keeping and observations in compliance with the policies
and procedures of the program.
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Greet parents, children, and visitors and
provide information and feedback as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
To perform
this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum
qualification requirements below and be able to perform the
essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made if needed.
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Must meet minimum age requirements for
licensing.
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Must meet minimum education requirements
for licensing and accreditation.
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High School Diploma/GED required.
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Minimum of 6 months prior experience working with
children, preferably in a child care environment.
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Ability to work with families and children from diverse
backgrounds.
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Ability to work as a team with co-workers.
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Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and
requirements.
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Knowledge
of program rules and requirements.
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Ability to read and follow simple instructions.
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Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential
records.
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Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing.
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Ability to relate well to children and adults.
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Ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs.
occasionally.
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Ability
to regularly stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch,
crawl, reach, and carry.
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Ability
to successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment
drug screen and background check required for this
position.
If
hired, must complete a physical and
TB test within 30 days of employment
to comply with licensing
requirements.
EOE
To apply submit
resume and/or
employment application to:
Human Resources
Tippecanoe County
Child Care, Inc
100 Saw Mill Road,
Suite 1200
Lafayette, IN
47905
hr@tcchildcare.com
