Generations Childcare Assistant Teacher - Full Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, scheduled hours between 5:45am to 6:15pm

Benefits:

Generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance Accrue paid sick time and paid time off MERS Defined Benefit Pension Program

MERS 457

Supplemental Program Longevity Bonuses

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

Generations Childcare Assistant Teacher

REPORTS TO

Generations Childcare Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The function of childcare staff is to supervise children within Generations Childcare and assist with activities, meal times, pick-up/drop-off, and other routine childcare needs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities. Is moving about and/or playing directly with the children. Is dressed appropriately for all indoor and outdoor activities. May help design daily lesson/activity plans and help to implement the daily lessons. Assist other staff with activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy. Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests. Relaying needed information to parents. Assists with serving meals. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with all families. Reports any suspect abuse to the Site Supervisor.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

Be at least 18 years of age. At least one year of experience in childcare or a related field (such as babysitting). CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. Typical requirements before working directly with the children include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for staff, Mandated Reporter training; Shaken Baby Syndrome; Sudden infant death syndrome; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; complete a Tuberculosis test and a physical and provide documentation of all. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards, pass the criminal history background and fingerprinting process and completion of Thornapple Manor program specific certifications or training. Ability to assist, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND EXPECTATIONS

Ability to work alongside the Site Supervisor, Lead Teachers and other Childcare Staff. Excellent verbal and written communication. Be comfortable with computers and learning new software. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children's activities.

Such as:

be able to kneel, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.