Infant Teacher Assistant

Reports to:

Site Supervisor/Site Director Schedule/Status:

Full Time, Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Assistant Teacher must be able to consistently, and successfully perform all essential functions of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in nurturing and facilitating the learning experience by meeting each child at their point of need through a variety of teaching methods, which include but are not limited to individualized care and small group experiences. Interact daily with each child and support his or her learning process. Assist in implementing a positive approach of combining consistency, empathy, and culturally diverse practices. Assist with providing direct support, engagement, and extension of a child's play and learning experiences by offering assistance and providing resources. Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum activities for children.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Assist in maintaining accurate updates of records at site including but not limited to: enrollment, attendance, CACFP, communication logs, curriculum, child observations, and parent participation. Assist with all proper documentation by deadlines, to include, but not limited to DRDPR's, ITERS, ECERS, SACERS, Environmental Rating Scales, Lesson Plans, etc.)

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Assist in the monitoring of the provision of a safe, secure, clean, and challenging environment for children, families and staff. Assist in the implementation of monthly fire drills, earthquake drills, and annual disaster drills. Assist in reporting safety hazards and injuries the Teacher immediately. Follow health and safety standards for children, families, and staff. Watch for signs of illness in children at all times and assists in the direction of ill children to the proper medical attention.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in supporting the Site Supervisor in meeting all Licensing and Sub-Contractor Regulations, Funding, Terms & Conditions, SJB policies & procedures, and the Education Code where applicable. Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and employees. Work as a member of the SJB team by promoting the mission, values, and philosophy of

SJB. KNOWLEDGE OF

Title 5/22 Regulations Principals of Child Development Curriculum Development Basic clerical duties Microsoft Office applications

ABILITY TO

Effectively implement regulations, guidelines and curriculum Effectively communicate with regulatory agents, parents, staff, and community representatives Establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with peers Communicate clearly, both written and verbally Perform basic arithmetic Prepare accurate reports as requested Advocate for the needs of children, family, and staff Complete 21 hours of Professional Development training annually

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures with conformance to the prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from government entities, employees, managers, clients, and the general public. Bilingual a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts with a 10 Key.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables, occasionally in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDS and

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met (or may be encountered) by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, and walk. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Duties will be performed primarily in an office environment.

This position is an at-will employment position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 - $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you open to work from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday?

License/Certification:

6 ECD units (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

San Jose, CA 95138 (Required)

Work Location:

In person