At least 18 years of age (25 if responsible for driving a bus)
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
Has 1-year minimum experience in specified age group
Knowledge and understanding of all current State and Local regulations.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide a positive and nurturing environment for the children.
Responsible for health and safety of the children - not excessive accidents.
Consistently keep clean and maintain the classroom areas (including bathrooms).
Maintains a permanent room arrangement with no running spaces, shelves used as dividers, and materials/supplies at child level.
Shelves have toys and manipulatives attractively displayed and labeled
Classroom learning centers/areas/labs enriched with teacher made enrichments, real, and multicultural items.
Equipment out and children taught to use it properly
Maintain all required bulletin boards according to the appointed guidelines.
Provides consistent and constant supervision of all children. Children are never left alone. Know how many children that you are responsible for at all times, ages, and who they are.
Lesson plans consistently posted, and supply list turned in
Lesson plans reflect current curriculum requirements
Consistent planning and effective use of transitions
An organized and structured daily schedule is implemented and followed daily.