Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of preschool children. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with teacher to implement curriculum.
Duties
- Work with teacher in all activities, including but not limited to: housekeeping, diapering, toilet training and meal service and record keeping.
- Share responsibility in the preparation of daily plans and the preparation of teaching materials.
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- Conduct daily small-group activities for an assigned group of children, sharing responsibility for large-group activities and using appropriate adult/child interactions strategies with all children.
- Assume responsibility for a classroom at any given time
- Observe and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences
- Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
- Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips and walks
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Concern for children as well as an understanding of their developmental needs
- Respect for children's ideas, feelings, abilities and difference
- Tolerance for the range of age appropriate behavior
- Ability to assume needed duties and responsibilities without supervision
- Ability to use discretion in communications with parents in the Teacher's absence
- Ability to move and react quickly and to handle emergencies effectively
- Ability to accept changes in schedules, environment, etc...
Must pass and acceptable TBI/FBI background check.
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