Solid Waste Floor Handler (23278)

Basic Function and Qualifications

Under general supervision of a Child Development Services administrator or a site administrator (with input from the teacher(s) and Lead Teacher to whom the Children’s Center Assistant is assigned), assists the teacher in providing care, supervision, planned recreational and other learning opportunities and activities for children in the Infant/Toddler Program and School Aged Program by providing learning activity support to individuals and small groups of children and students.

• Works with children in the Infant/Toddler Program (ages 3 months to 5 years) or with students in the School Aged Program (ages 5 to 13 years) in small groups and/or on an individual basis in a structured learning environment to reinforce and follow up on instructional and other learning activities and with specific tasks to stimulate the individual child’s cognitive, creative, emotional and social skills and capabilities.
• Assists in protecting the health and safety of children by following health and safety rules, regulations, practices and procedures; by maintaining classroom rest and play areas in a safe, clean, neat and orderly manner; and, as necessary, by washing face and hands of children and helping to brush their teeth; washing and drying bedding used for nap and rest periods and by assisting in toileting children.
• Observes children and assists in the supervision and modeling of appropriate behavior through positive reinforcement techniques. Assists in supervising rest, nap, nutrition, meal and play times either in the classroom, on the playground or on field trips.
• Prepares and serves snacks and other meals as necessary and cleans up tables, counters and preparation areas following each meal.
• Aids in the preparing of materials and aids for instructional and other learning activities, such as, dependent upon assignment, arts and crafts or homework review.
• Performs clerical support duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials; maintaining files and records as necessary; and distributing, collecting and storing paper, supplies, materials, toys and play and recreation equipment.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up and breaking down work, play and rest areas and displays and bulletin boards; operating audio-visual equipment; and maintaining cassettes, tapes, etc.
• Provides information to parents and visitors regarding Program activities and contacts parents as needed to obtain information concerning children and Program requirements as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Records student progress/abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of: Basic needs, characteristics and behavior of preschool and school aged children. Routine record keeping methods. Responsive care giving strategies. Ability to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward children and their individual differences in terms of abilities, cultures and languages. Establish rapport with and gain the confidence of children and students.
• Read, write and communicate effectively for the needs of the Program to which assigned.
• Learn health and safety rules and regulations, practices and procedures; recognize and report safety hazards and respond accordingly. Learn growth and development patterns of children.
• Develop a working knowledge of subject areas that are part of the instructional and learning activities of the Program to which assigned.
• Operate or learn to operate appropriate learning media and materials.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain confidentiality of matters related to children, students and parents.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the normal course of work and work collaboratively as a child development center team member.

Supervision and Working Conditions

• EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Any combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge and abilities would meet the qualifying criteria set forth below.
• Education: A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Experience: Six (6) months paid or verifiable, supervised volunteer experience that has provided first hand knowledge of the needs of children in the program to which assigned is highly desirable.

Selection Procedures

• Licenses and Other Requirements: None.
• Special Information: None.

Conditions of Employment

• All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired.
• State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result.
• All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.