Teacher's Aide - Rosemead, United States - Maryvale

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Description

LOCATION:
Rosemead, CA


JOB CATEGORY:
Early Childhood Education


TITLE:
Teacher's Aide (TA) - Infant Toddler


STATUS:
Hourly


REPORTS TO:
ECE Administrator


REPORTING STAFF:

NONE

SALARY:
$17.00/Hour


JOB SUMMARY:


Under the direct supervision of the ECE Associate or Fully Qualified Teacher and ECE Administrator, Teacher's Aides (TAs) are responsible for providing support to create a warm, caring, calm, orderly, safe and healthy early learning environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Early Education program.

TAs are assigned to work under the direct supervision of a Teacher in a classroom with children birth through 12 years.

TAs are required to provide support to the classroom teacher, completing tasks as assigned so that children receive high quality care, supervision and educational experiences.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Demonstrate a passion and commitment for the Mission and Vincentian Core Values of Maryvale and the Daughters of Charity.
  • Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energetic commitment and serve as a role model in carrying out the Mission.
  • Promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
  • Follow the Trauma Informed Care philosophy when supporting and addressing the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
  • Utilize Trauma Informed Care approach in recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledge the role that trauma has played in the lives of the clients/residents.
  • Assist in the healing process by developing appropriate RICH (_Respect, Information, Connection and Hope)_ relationships with those served.
  • Follow Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids.
  • Follow Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to safety and the use of equipment/machinery.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:


  • Actively participate in training to learn about child development, age appropriate activities, health and safety.
  • Provide ideas for engaging activities that create a safe, engaging, and positive early learning environment to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
  • Support the teacher by completing classroom tasks including but not limited to: prepping activities for the children, cleaning up after activities, diaper changing/bathroom help, nap time supervision, reading and singing with children, leading large group activities in the classroom and on the play yard.
  • Ensure that children assigned to his/her care are visually supervised at all times, in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure and Title 22 regulations.
  • Ensure that health and safety standards and procedures are effectively executed including but not limited to: daily sanitation, diaper changing, record keeping/daily reports, safe sleep, safety checklists, adherence to allergy lists and food program documentation at point of service.
  • Complete 21 hours of professional development annually. Upload said professional development into the Workforce Registry as trainings/coursework are completed.
  • Attend and actively contribute to: inservices training, staff meetings, discussion groups.
  • Maintain regular records on children e.g. daily reports home, anecdotals, behavior logs. Contribute information towards the completion of DRDPs with the support of the classroom teacher.
  • Communicate immediately with supervisor and/or Director regarding concerns or questions.
  • Communicate with the appropriate EEC Administrator and/or VP of ECE immediately regarding any issues regarding program or child safety
  • Maryvale teachers aides are mandated reporters.
  • Be open to the daytoday supervision, mentorship and training that he/she receives from Teacher's as assigned to the classroom.
  • Work in cooperation with fellow Associates to strive for team cohesiveness.
  • Exhibit compassionate service, utilizing patience and empathy.
  • Maintain confidentiality including but not limited to sharing with parents/guardians any personal information regarding children other than their own.
  • Use common sense and good judgement to act in accordance with Maryvale policy and procedure. Problem solve and make sound judgments in all areas affecting the care and supervision of the children entrusted to the care of the program. When in doubt, ask for support from the teacher or administrative team.
  • When necessary, call for assistance and respond to emergency situations accordingly. In an emergency staff are to remain on campus until all children have left the premises OR they have been specifically authorized by the Center Director or VP of ECE to leave the premises.
  • TAs working within the School Age program may be required to transport children to and from school and off site field trips. TAs will receive training on related transport
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