child development assistant

Acquire4Hire

<div>
 
 Summary
 
 
 
 
 Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team.
 
 
 
 
 Head Start provides:
 
 
 
 
 Classroom support
 
 including available on-site coaching
 
 
 
 Technology
 
 to implement curriculum and assessment
 
 
 
 Professional development
 
 opportunities
 
 
 
 Opportunities for Advancemen
 
 t in the field of early childhood education
 
 
 
 This position is 30 hours per week/41 weeks per year.
 
 
 
 
 CAPHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 
 Duties
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 
 The Assistant Teacher shares responsibility for the overall health and safety of the children in the program. She/he works as a member of the classroom team in forming trusting relationships with the children, and general classroom function.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Assistant Teacher Qualifications:
 
 Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D and 9 credit hours of early childhood college coursework including 3 hours of child growth and development; be willing to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); an Associate's Degree in ECE (preferred).
 
 
 
 Physical Requirements:
 
 
 
 In the CAPHR Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Kneel to address children at eye level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be able to run after a child in peril.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lift children in emergencies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice To Haves
 
 
 
 Teamwork!
 
 
 Energy &amp; Enthusiasm!
 
 
 A Sense of Humor
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 Full time position available with a generous benefit &amp; compensation package including:
 
 
 
 Competitive hourly rate
 
 
 Health, dental &amp; vision insurance plans
 
 
 403b Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after one year
 
 
 Paid vacation, sick leave, all major holidays
 
 
 Agency Employee Assistance Program
 
 
 Staff wellness program
 
 
 Limited childcare spots for teacher's children may be available
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Head Start Assistant Teacher - School Year Position Seabrook

<div>
 
 Summary
 
 
 
 
 Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team. Challenge yourself to make a difference in the lives of children and families!
 
 
 
 
 Head Start provides:
 
 
 
 
 Classroom support
 
 including available on-site coaching
 
 
 
 Technology
 
 to implement curriculum and assessment
 
 
 
 Professional development
 
 opportunities
 
 
 
 Opportunities for Advancemen
 
 t in the field of early childhood education
 
 
 
 This position is 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year.
 
 
 
 
 CAPHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
 
 Duties
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 
 The Assistant Teacher shares responsibility for the overall health and safety of the children in the program. She/he works as a member of the classroom team in forming trusting relationships with the children, and general classroom function.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Assistant Teacher Qualifications:
 
 Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D and 9 credit hours of early childhood college coursework including 3 hours of child growth and development; be willing to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); an Associate's Degree in ECE (preferred).
 
 
 
 Physical Requirements:
 
 
 
 In the SNHS, Inc. Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Kneel to address children at eye level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be able to run after a child in peril.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lift children in emergencies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice To Haves
 
 
 
 Teamwork!
 
 
 Energy &amp; Enthusiasm!
 
 
 A Sense of Humor
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 Full time position available with a generous benefit &amp; compensation package including:
 
 
 
 Competitive hourly rate
 
 
 Health, dental &amp; vision insurance plans
 
 
 403b Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after one year
 
 
 Paid vacation, sick leave, all major holidays
 
 
 Agency Employee Assistance Program
 
 
 Staff wellness program
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Head Start Assistant Teacher - Full Year Position Derry

Union County Community Action (UCCA)

<div>
 
 
 Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver)
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
 
 
 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Work Location- Wadesboro, Anson County, NC
 
 
 
 
 Program- Head Start/NC PreK
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Reports to: Site Manager
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 FLSA- Non-Exempt
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 www.uccainc.org/careers&nbsp;
 
 
 
 SUMMARY
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. &nbsp;
 
 
 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;
 
 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Primary
 
 &nbsp; &nbsp;
 
 <ol>
 <li>
 Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in record keeping and documentation. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in assessing children. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in writing individual records. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in doing daily health check. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Accompanies teacher on home visits. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in computer data entry. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 Secondary
 
 &nbsp; &nbsp;
 
 <ol>
 <li>
 Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Education and early childhood development
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. &nbsp;
 
 
 Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children&rsquo;s social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. &nbsp;
 
 
 Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children&rsquo;s facility in social relationships, enhances each child&rsquo;s understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. &nbsp;
 
 
 Involves parents in the development of the program&rsquo;s curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. &nbsp;
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA);&nbsp;EDU 119&nbsp;and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp;Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school;&nbsp;EDU 119&nbsp;and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 LANGUAGE SKILLS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.&nbsp;Ability to write simple correspondence.&nbsp;Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 REASONING ABILITY
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.&nbsp;Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA).&nbsp;Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL.&nbsp;Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.&nbsp;The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.&nbsp;The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.&nbsp;The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.&nbsp;Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.&nbsp;The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 SPECIFICATION
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)&rsquo;s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.&nbsp;
 
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Assistant Preschool Teacher

<div>
 
 
 Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver)
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
 
 
 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Work Location- Hamlet, Richmond County, NC
 
 
 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Program- Head Start/NC PreK
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Reports to: Site Manager
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 FLSA- Non-Exempt
 
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 www.uccainc.org/careers&nbsp;
 
 
 
 SUMMARY
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. &nbsp;
 
 
 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;
 
 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Primary
 
 &nbsp; &nbsp;
 
 <ol>
 <li>
 Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in record keeping and documentation. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in assessing children. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in writing individual records. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in doing daily health check. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Accompanies teacher on home visits. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. &nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists teacher in computer data entry. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 Secondary
 
 &nbsp; &nbsp;
 
 <ol>
 <li>
 Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Education and early childhood development
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. &nbsp;
 
 
 Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children&rsquo;s social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. &nbsp;
 
 
 Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children&rsquo;s facility in social relationships, enhances each child&rsquo;s understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. &nbsp;
 
 
 Involves parents in the development of the program&rsquo;s curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. &nbsp;
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA);&nbsp;EDU 119&nbsp;and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp;Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school;&nbsp;EDU 119&nbsp;and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 LANGUAGE SKILLS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.&nbsp;Ability to write simple correspondence.&nbsp;Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 REASONING ABILITY
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.&nbsp;Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA).&nbsp;Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL.&nbsp;Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.&nbsp;The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.&nbsp;The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.&nbsp;The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.&nbsp;Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.&nbsp;The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 SPECIFICATION
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
 Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)&rsquo;s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.&nbsp;
 
</div>

Youth & Family Services

<div>Organization: Youth &amp; Family Services (YFS)
Department: Child Development Center (CDC)
Position: Preschool Classroom Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Child Development Center Program Coordinator
Location: Rapid City, SD
Work Schedule:
Workdays: Monday through Friday
Hours/Week: 37.5
Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.
Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more! Click here to view a copy of our Benefit Synopsis.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred or willing to obtain after hire or associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalency. Experience working with children. Maintain current credentials and certifications. Ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff, and parents effectively and tactfully. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Maintain a working knowledge of the needs of the Family Child Care Providers and children and the ability to be responsive to those needs. Punctuality, dependability and flexibility. Must meet SD Child Care Licensing Regulations if required for position. Current liability insurance and a valid driver&rsquo;s license desirable.
Essential Functions:
<ul><li>Comply with and implement all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.</li><li>
Maintain a working relationship with other classroom and/or support staff and with the public.</li><li>
Assist teacher in all aspects of the classroom operation including carrying out lesson plans, field trips and daily activities.</li><li>
Create, support, and maintain a healthy, safe, learning environment conducive to each child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.</li><li>
Actively assist in teaching, modeling and engaging children in play and learning in classroom.</li><li>
Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records for each child, data entry, and completion of appropriate documents and referrals as needed in a timely manner.</li><li>
Actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.</li><li>
Follow Youth &amp; Family Services Discipline Policy and Behavior Management Guidelines.</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families, and other staff members.</li><li>
Assist in all assigned grant activities including, but not limited to, in-kind and United Way.</li><li>
Direct substitutes and volunteers to carry out daily operations.</li><li>
Assist in the process of classroom coverage. Punctuality is critical.</li><li>
Must learn and execute emergency preparedness plan and be responsive to emergencies that may arise.</li><li>
Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness.</li></ul>
Additional Functions: Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor. May be required, now or in the future, to submit to a DOT physical and acquire a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsement and be willing to submit to random drug testing as required by the DOT. Assist in recruitment of children, families, and volunteers for program services. Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor. Model appropriate behavior while working with other staff, children, and families. Support all program activities and services of YFS, including Kids Fair, Parent Association and Policy Council, evening child care, and other event nights. Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS.
Environmental Functions: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work schedule may vary dependent upon program needs. Perform duties in a controlled office or classroom environment; participate in activities with children as appropriate. Ability to carry children with both arms. Ability to move within the classroom and playground and on the bus. Ability to move from sitting or kneeling on floor to standing. Ability to kneel and bend.
How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers/. Please note that resume only will not be accepted.
How to Submit Application:
By email
In person or by mail: Youth &amp; Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702
Other location: One Stop Career Center
Any questions? Call HR Team at 605-342-4195! 
#hc46297</div>

CDC Preschool Classroom Assistant

<div>Job description
Position: Infant/Toddler Classroom Assistant
 
Status: Full-Time 
Reports to: Site Coordinator 
Location: Rapid City, SD
Work Schedule: 
Work Days: Monday through Friday
Hours/Week: 30-40
No Nights or Weekends
Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.
&ldquo;NEW INCREASED WAGES: Join our team today!&rdquo;
Wage: $16/hr
Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and discounted child care. YFS believes in investing in its employees and encourages them to consider furthering their professional education! YFS will help employees obtain their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential when applicable.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Infant/Toddler preferred or willing to obtain after hire or associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalency. Experience working with children. Ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff and parents effectively and tactfully. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Maintain a working knowledge of the needs of the family child care providers and children and the ability to be responsive to those needs. Punctuality, dependability and flexibility. Maintain current credentials and certifications. Must meet SD Child Care Licensing Regulations and YFS driving record criteria. Current liability insurance and a valid driver's license desirable.
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Comply with and implement all applicable local, state and federal regulations.</li><li>
Maintain a working relationship with other classroom and/or support staff and with the public.</li><li>
Assist teacher in all aspects of the classroom operation including carrying out lesson plans, field trips and daily activities.</li><li>
Create, support and maintain a healthy, safe, learning environment conducive to each child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.</li><li>
Actively teach, model and engage children in play and learning in classroom.</li><li>
Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records for each child, data entry and completion of appropriate documents and referrals as needed in a timely manner.</li><li>
Actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.</li><li>
Follow YFS Discipline Policy and Behavior Management Guidelines.</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families and other staff members.</li><li>
Assist in all assigned grant activities including, but not limited to, in-kind and United Way.</li><li>
Direct substitutes and volunteers to carry out daily operations.</li><li>
Assist in the process of classroom coverage. Punctuality is critical.</li><li>
Must learn and execute emergency preparedness plan and be responsive to emergencies that may arise.</li><li>
Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness.</li></ul>
Additional Functions: Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor. May be required, now or in the future, to submit to a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and acquire a commercial driver license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsement and be willing to submit to random drug testing as required by the DOT. Assist in recruitment of children, families and volunteers for program services. Model appropriate behavior while working with other staff, children and families. Support all program activities and services of YFS, including Kids Fair, Parent Association and Policy Council, evening childcare and other event nights. Act in accordance with YFS' purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies and procedures. Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
Environmental Functions: Perform duties in a controlled office or classroom environment; participate in activities with children as appropriate. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to carry children with both arms. Ability to move within the classroom and playground and on the bus. Ability to move from sitting or kneeling on floor to standing. Ability to kneel and bend.
How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers/. 
Please note that resume only will not be accepted.
How to Submit Application: 
By email 
In person or by mail: Youth &amp; Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702 
Other location: One Stop Career Center
Any questions? Call our HR Team today at 605-342-4195 to learn more about the opportunities available at Youth &amp; Family Services! 
#hc46294</div>

CDC Infant/Toddler Classroom Assistant

Ozarks Technical Community College

<div>
 
 JOB TITLE:
 
 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER ASSISTANT TEACHER
 
 DEPARTMENT:
 
 TECHNICAL EDUCATION
 
 
 
 SALARY RANGE:
 
 $43,888 - $49,000
 
 FLSA:
 
 EXEMPT
 
 
 
 IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
 
 Early Childhood Education Center Director
 
 
 
 SCHEDULE DETAILS:
 
 Full-time/12 month position/PEERS
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Assistant Teacher is responsible for working with the Lead Teacher to implement the daily lesson plans and activities for the classroom. The ECEC Assistant Teacher helps create a classroom environment that ensures best practices and an anti-bias curriculum that supports the development of the whole child.
 
 
 
 Essential Job Duties
 
 
 
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 Assume responsibility for the classroom environment when the Lead Teacher is not present.
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 Collaborate with the Lead Teacher; assist with directing work study and practicum students, aides, and volunteers.
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 Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom curriculum, establishing goals, lesson plan development and implementation based on the ECEC approved curriculum and best practice.
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 Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and preparing the learning environment (both indoors and outdoors), setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
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 Mentor practicum students. Provide opportunities for students to actively participate in the classroom environment.
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 Facilitate and model effective communication, best practices, classroom management techniques, and lesson plan delivery for practicum students and parents.
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 Assist with the arrival of ECEC children; greet them, help remove outerwear, and select activities of interest.
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 Record daily observations of children&rsquo;s behavior and activities. Convey information to family members.
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 Assist with assessing the developmental stages of the children, using the approved assessment tools.
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 Communicate with families in partnership with the Lead Teacher and assist with regular family conferences to discuss children&rsquo;s developmental progress, establish goals, and develop learning strategies.
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 Demonstrate professional conduct, a positive attitude, and a supportive culture.
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 Work together with colleagues and parents to build positive relationships within the preschool environment, the OTC environment, and the community.
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 Supervise the activities of infant, toddler and/or preschool children in an educational environment that is safe, clean, well-arranged, enriching, and conducive to the development of the whole child.
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 Assist the ECEC Director and ECD Department Chair in managing the daily operations of the Center.
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 Complete professional development training hours as required for licensing, accreditation, and Ozarks Technical Community College. Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
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 Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory or required in-service meetings.
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 Know and adhere to the policies of the program in regards to:
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 Licensing and accreditation guidelines
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 Communicable diseases and exclusion of sick children
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 First aid and medical emergency
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 Emergency procedures
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 Mandated reporting procedures
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 Center dress code and professionalism
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 Reporting personal illness when needing a sick day or requesting time off
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 CACFP and MOve Smart guidelines
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 NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
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 FERPA and HIPPA confidentiality guidelines within the classroom and ECEC
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 Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
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 Comply with college policies and procedures.
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 Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
 
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 Required Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
 
 
 
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 Associate degree in early childhood development or early childhood education (with a minimum of 12 college credit hours in the early childhood field) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or ability to earn degree in the appropriate area within six months of hire).
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 One year of classroom experience in an early childhood or early elementary setting.
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 Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications.
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 Able to pass a TB test or provide proof of current test/risk assessment.
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 Ability to be approved by the state Family Care Safety Registry.
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 Ability to pass a medical physical, as required by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
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 Perform physical activities and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
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 Ability to work well with others.
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 Strong oral and written communication skills.
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 Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
 
 
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 Preferred Knowledge Skills &amp; Abilities
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in early childhood development, early childhood education, elementary education, or early childhood special education (with a minimum of an associate degree in the early childhood field) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. A degree from a related field may be considered if a transcript review determines the number of early childhood credits are equivalent.
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 Experience working in a child development laboratory setting at an institution of higher learning.
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 Classroom or education experience in an early learning setting with children and families of diverse races, culture, and languages.
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 Experience with COR Advantage assessment.
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 Experience with High Scope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline.
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 Experience with adult supervision, mentoring and leadership development.
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 Knowledge of NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards.
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 Experience with Colleague.
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 Experience working within a collegiate setting.
 
 
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 Working At Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits
 
 
 
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 Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
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 Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
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 Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
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 Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
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 Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
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 College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%
 
 
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 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
 
 
 (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)
 
 
 
 
 Environment:
 
 Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.
 
 
 
 Physical:
 
 Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
 
 
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 OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS &ldquo;AT-WILL.&rdquo; THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
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