Classroom Assistant SJHC

Responsibilities

• Helps the children experience success in physical, social and intellectual tasks.
• Reinforces and broadens concepts as presented by the teacher.
• Observes behavior, documents and may offer suggestions to the teacher.
• Does not directly communicate with parents concerning children's problems.
• Makes suggestions to the teacher regarding the children's behavior.
• Affords assistance to the teacher in activities and tasks which contribute to an orderly, clean environment for children.
• Meets with the teacher and staff to assist in planning.
• Plans a morning or afternoon small group activity with assistance of Head Teacher.
• Serves as a substitute for the teacher when needed.
• Supervises playground unless specifically requested to be indoors.

Requirements

• This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided.
• Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance.
• A willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher.
• Willing to obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check, first aid training are required within the first 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required.
• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children in arms for short distances (10-50 Lbs.).
• Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of aids) including: Fine and gross motor skills, sufficient vision to read printed material, sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations, ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, ability to sit on the floor and move about on hands and knees for long periods of time, ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children and their parents/guardians, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to complete ongoing written assessments about each child that will be shared with parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated skills in general office duties, computer systems, and technology.
• Must be available for in-person meetings with parents/guardians when requested.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management and/or dispatch in case of emergency.
• Interest in learning about child development and guidance.

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.

Must be able to lift and carry small children in arms for short distances (10-50 Lbs.).

Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of aids) including:

• Fine and gross motor skills
• Sufficient vision to read printed material
• Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation
• Ability to sit on the floor and move about on hands and knees for long periods of time
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Must be able to communicate effectively with children and their parents/guardians, both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to complete ongoing written assessments about each child that will be shared with parents/guardians.

Demonstrated skills in general office duties, computer systems, and technology.

Must be available for in-person meetings with parents/guardians when requested.

Must be able to communicate effectively with management and/or dispatch in case of emergency.

Interest in learning about child development and guidance.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Free public transportation pass included with employment (see here for more information).

Pay

$14.50 to $15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Schedules may vary up to 19 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule.