Position Type: Child Care/Teaching AssistantDate Posted: 6/20/2024Location: Jockey Hollow Middle SchoolDate Available: 08/26/2024Closing Date: 08/16/2024Monroe, Connecticut Public Schools Job Description TITLE: Child Care Education Assistant - Monroe Early Learning Center QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities. REPORTS TO: Dawn Ryan, Director of MELC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Summary- Responsible for the operation and instructional leadership at a daycare or preschool facility. Primary responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day activities at a preschool and daycare.
- Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
- Develop academic programs.
- Maintain rapport with parents.
- Work actively with teachers to maintain high curriculum standards, proper attire and professional attitude.
- Establish performance goals and objectives.
- Explain or answer procedural questions to director.
- Visit classrooms and observe teaching methods.
- Examine learning materials.
- Review instructional objectives and adjust accordingly.
- Meet with other administrators to maintain proper preschool and daycare guidelines
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment and following instructional lead in a daycare/preschool facility. KNOWLEDGE Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include' concepts of grammar and punctuation; business telephone etiquette: and common office machines. ABILITY is required to be on time and responsible for specific part time hours; maintain a professional attitude and appearance. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups including children; maintain a safe environment for children; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services. Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% standing, 10% walking, and 10% sitting. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness Experience: Job related experience is required. Education: High School Diploma or College Degree, if applicable.Required Testing Certificates Licenses None Specified Administration of Medicine Certified CPR Certified EpiPen TrainedContinuing Educ. I Training Clearances None Specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background ClearanceFLSA Status Salary Exempt Hourly Wage Based on Experience