School Age Instructional Assistant - Vista, United States - Children's Paradise Preschool

Children's Paradise Preschool

Verified Company

Vista, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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Fun & Dynamic Work Environment:

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Growth and Promotional Opportunities:

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100% Health Benefits:

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Discounted to No Cost Childcare based on qualifications.

At Children's Paradise, we believe that
EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BEGIN LIFE WITH BIG DREAMS If every child was provided a quality early education, they would be more prepared for learning in kindergarten and do better throughout their education.

Join a dedicated group of professionals that are making a difference in the communities we live and work in, all while having
fun, enjoying great people and having
great pay and benefits

Job Summary:

This person will work as an Instructional Assistant to a morning Pre-school classroom and a Clubhouse - School age program in the afternoon.

This person will assist the Lead Teacher in the educational care and development of a specific classroom by supporting Health & Safety standards as defined in Licensing Regulations, First Aid, CPR to insure the maintenance of a spotlessly clean and healthy classroom environment.

Support curriculum by teaching the children personal care routines that promote their personal health and awareness.

Implement a classroom environment of earth friendly practices that encourage health awareness, environmental friendliness and personal actions that lead to the development of a strong, healthy and aware child based upon the age-appropriate standards defined in ITERS, ECERS, SAERS, & CLASS Evaluation tools.

Collaborate with children, staff & families to assure High Quality early childhood education -Assist the Lead Teacher as requested Maintaining an internal review score of 6.0 for ITERS, ECERS or SAERS score Insure your center maintains our current Race to the Top rating of Tier 5.

Summary of essential job functions:

Responsible for supporting & assisting in the implementation of a rich curriculum which incorporates the California Foundations & Frameworks, The Creative Curriculum, and PITC Curriculum. The Instructional Assistant will be responsible for using the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement. The I.A. will support & assist in creating and maintaining the specific interest centers including Science, Math, Literacy & Language, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Sensory Play, Reading Corner & Soft Places for relaxing using ECERS guidelines.
Responsible to perform daily Classroom cleanliness routines that meet with all Health & Safety Guidelines as defined within ITERS, ECERS, SAERS & the External Health & Safety review report.
Responsible to support the Site Director & Teaching team as we all work together to insure compliance with all Licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures and the Education Code as applicable. Reference CA Code of Regulations, Title 22 Sections and and Title
Responsible to assist in the accurate maintenance of classroom records including, but not limited to, written attendance, CACFP Meal Counts, Ouch Reports, Lesson Plans, curriculum, child observations (ASQ & DRDP), DRDP Tech, Learning Genie, Pinwheel, and parent training & communication.
Responsible to assist the accurate and timely preparation of individual Infant/Toddler records for each child that document the exceptional care for each child and reports back fun information to parents at the end of each day. Responsible to complete & post the daily "What I Did Today" form with the approval of the Lead Teacher.
Drive the bus to local elementary school to pick children from school.
Help with homework and tutoring.
Assist in planning and implementation of our summer, spring break and winder camps.

Requirements:

Minimum requirements:

12 ECE units
At least 21 years old with a clean driving record.
Ability to drive a 9 Passenger Van.
21 hours of professional development annually

Transportation:

Transport children to/from school and to offtrack field trips in a CP vehicle
Must have and maintain a clean driving record, both professionally and personally.

Children's Paradise Standards:

Relates positively and effectively with children and families of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Always act "above the line;" taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
Give 100% participation to the team and business efforts.
Be open to change, challenge, thoughts and feelings of others, and get rid of the "I know" mentality.
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with coworkers.
Attends work consistently and punctually arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines.
Honors the private and confidential matters of coworkers and families. Protects the proprietary information of Children's Paradise.
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to imp