Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to young children Evidence of enough security and judgment to handle crisis situations Evidence of emotional maturity and stability Sensitivity to children's individual needs Ability to use appropriate and positive discipline Dependability
RESPONSIBILITIES
Be familiar with HHS Licensing Code Chapter 441-109 requirements. Complete the required continuing education as required each year by Iowa Department of Human Services. Attend Staff Meetings and participate in staff development activities Communicate thoroughly with parents Assist children with feeding, toileting, and personal care as appropriate Supervise children's activities, including participating in group activities, enforcing safety practices, and intervening in a positive manner when children are likely to injure themselves or others. Understand and use positive discipline policy Observe, record, and report individual children's behavior and also the behavior of the group. Assist individual children who experience difficulty in the group with a positive approach. Have a positive attitude Create and maintain environments that provide choices and a variety that are appropriate to children's developmental potential. Become familiar with playground rules, center routines, and policies Assist the Lead Teacher in record keeping with meals/snacks, attendance, and lunch counts. Take initiative Report and remove potential hazards both in the classroom and outside on the playground. Enlist the help of the children whenever possible. Provide assistance to the center director and assistant director when needed.