FORKS ELEMENTARY ECEAP ASSISTANT TEACHER

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Good Human relations and interpersonal skills
• Must meet the ESSA  
• Must meet Department of Early Learning (DEL) employment requirements

POSITION INFORMATION:

• 7.0 hours per day
• PSE Scale for ECEAP Assistant Teacher

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quillayute Valley School District

 

ECEAP – ASSISTANT TEACHER

 

Purpose Statement

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher in the implementation of the education plan into daily classroom operations and parent involvement activities.  In the absence of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for assuming responsibility for classroom management and the education plan.  The Teacher Assistant is responsible for pro-active participation in center jobs identified to support the overall operations of the center.

 

This job reports to ECEAP Coordinator.

 

Essential Functions

• Assume responsibility for classroom in Teacher’s absence.
• Implement classroom management practices to ensure safety and supervision of children at all times, provide positive guidance strategies, and provide a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Assist Teacher in observation, assessment, and development of individual learning plans for children, including entering child observation data into assessment system.
• Participate and contribute to development of classroom goals in conjunction with Early Childhood Services Coordinator, Early Childhood Center Manager, Teacher and families.
• Participate in Home Visits and Family Conferences as requested.
• Participate in planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum and in implementing activities, including contributing to the development of weekly curriculum plans.
• Assist Teacher by working with children in small groups and large groups.
• Assist in the supervision of daily activities of children during indoor and outdoor play periods
• Assist Teacher in planning, preparation, set-up and clean-up of classroom.
• Assist with bus transportation as needed.
• Participate in preparing and maintaining attendance records, head counts, meal count, child observation notes, health and safety checks, and other required documentation.
• Encourage parents and community volunteers to take an active part in the classroom and program.
• Encourage parent involvement by sharing information about program activities, verbally and through newsletters and other written communication, and through positive interactions.
• Support Family Service Worker in planning and implementing parent involvement and child/family activities, including center committee meetings and other parent groups.
• Work in partnership with Teacher, Family Service Worker, and other site staff to support site functioning and implement program goals.
• Participate in local service team meetings including family reviews, staffings, and IEP/IFSP meetings as requested.
• Contribute to annual revision of work plans.

 

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

 

JOB EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Work Environment

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect, working in conjunction with Family and Community Partnership Coordinator.
• Promote and ensure active parent involvement in the program.
• Demonstrate ability to work with a variety of people from various socioeconomic, educational, and experiential backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain accurate records in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Promote and follow current program health and safety practices.
• Participate in development and implementation of center and program’s codes of cooperation.
• Have knowledge of and be responsible for information contained in the program calendar and personal work schedule.

Program

• Carry out goals, policies and activities designed to implement program objectives and performance standards.
• Maintain clear communication with program/center staff members to ensure overall improvement and development.
• Set goals and develop ways to improve program quality.
• Identify resources to meet the needs of the families.
• Participate in the conduct of community needs assessments.
• Serve as liaison between families, center, community, and grantee administration.
• Be an active participant on a program committee.
• Participate in program evaluation and planning process.
• Generate and document in-kind contributions.
• All staff will be required to participate in program activities outside of their normal work hours and scheduled work days.

 

 

Professional Development

• Participate in pre- and in-service training.
• Develop and maintain positive attitudes toward personal development and on-going training.
• Develop an individual performance/growth plan (with assistance from peers and supervisor).

• Document trainings and other professional development activities in professional portfolio.

 

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Ability to learn independently and problem solve.
• Ability to work with people of diverse social economic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated skill in using and teaching conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Knowledge of labor laws.
• Knowledge of child and family health care which includes preventative, early intervention, health maintenance practices.
• Experience with DECA child assessment tool and TS GOLD.
• Excellent communication skills.

 

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of 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.

 

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, reaching above shoulder level, climbing, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 33% to 66% sitting, 33% to 66% walking, 33% to 66% standing, running - requirement is present, but is not essential to the position . There is risk to exposure of infection, germs or contagious diseases, blood, bodily fluids or potentially contaminated materials. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

 

Education CDA Credential in ECE; must be enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years OR be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree

Experience None specified

Equivalency None specified

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

1. Within one month of employment date, obtain a Food Handler’s Permit.

1. Washington State driver’s license, insurable driving record and current proof of auto insurance.

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

1. Within thirty days of hire date, a physical exam which results in a letter stating individual is free of communicable diseases.
2. By employment date, TB skin test (repeated every five years)
3. Within three months of employment date, obtain First Aid and Adult/Child CPR cards.
4. Satisfactory results from the criminal background check, as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Act.
5. Complete all required SafeSchools Training by October 15^th
6. Successful completion of STARS (20 hour basic) certification for licensed centers.
7. Within six months of hire, obtain Teaching Strategies GOLD Interrater Reliability Certification.

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt