Early Childhood Assistant - Tampa, United States - Cambridge Christian School Inc

Description

Title:
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant


Reports to:
Early Childhood Director


Work Year:10 months


Position Focus:
The Teacher Assistant works with the classroom teacher in the educational training and supervision of students. The classroom teacher supervises the Teacher Assistant. However, he/she may have periods of leadership in the teacher's absence.


Spiritual:

• Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Motivate others to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christlike character.
• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith.
• All staff are ministers of Christ.

Position Parameters:

• Be warm and nurturing with children
• Prepare instruction materials, manipulatives, art supplies, etc. for instruction
• Provide drill and review for individual students or small groups as directed by the teacher
• Assist with handson activities (cutting, pasting, cooking, bulletin boards etc.)
• Assist in the supervision of students during instruction (i.e., learning centers, circles, tables, computer, recess)
• Assist in the supervision of students at recess, in the lunchroom, dismissal, restrooms, naptime, on field trips, morning and aftercare and in other activities
• Distribute parent notices, bulletins, etc. and place in book bags, mailbox or portfolios
• Perform all clerical responsibilities assigned by the teacher (attendance, record keeping, charting, help with preparation of grade level newsletter, etc.)
• Communicate with the teacher regarding all aspects of the children's care as well as classroom management
• Assume additional responsibilities/tasks assigned by the classroom teacher
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have mínimal absences
• Maintain a professional selfimage and project the mission and values of Cambridge Christian
• Adhere to all DCF and/or Cambridge Christian childcare policies and procedures
• Assist with Early Childhood Extended Day

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older
• High school graduate/some college
• 2 years' experience working with children in school related areas
• 40hour certification in childcare or obtain by beginning training program within 90 days of employment
• Complete 10 hours of Professional Development each year
• CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire
• A Christian who is a member of good standing in a Bible believing church