LSACC - Teacher Assistant

Responsibilities: General Reports to work on time and follows schedules as assigned Is familiar with local personnel procedural policies (e.g. sick leave, requesting time off, )Is familiar with local school handbook and SECC Early Childhood Employee handbook (purple book and can be found at https://secceducation.org ).Will be a team player and work with other staff with positive attitude and open Demonstrate responsive customer Assists lead teacher in anything requested (e.g. bulletin boards, snack time, indoor or outdoor transitions and activities, etc.)Wears appropriate, comfortable and modest clothing in preparation for a variety ofUnderstands they are a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and report findings toWilling to take professional growth classes or workshops to acquire and maintain a state permit of PUC certification. Attend staff meetings or other preschool programs as requested byBe willing to take direction and feedback from head teacher orSupervisionSupervise all activities to ensure child's safety at all Interact with children in a caring manner, encouraging their involvement inMake sure no child is ever left Control children in group setting with firm, yet caring Be willing to diaper or help children clean TeachingAssist lead teacher when requested in creating developmentally engaging lesson plans that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of students. Assist in preparing materials needed in the classroom and for curriculum and monitor Observe and record significant individual or group behavior in a timely manner and report Keep classroom clean, safe, orderly and visually appealing for emotional and intellectual Treat each child with respect using appropriate and positive discipline measures when needed and work with other teachers for consistency. Assist with set up or clean up before and after anPerform opening and closing tasks as requested if present during those Physical Demands of the Job: Be able to lift up to 50Be able to bend, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor Be able to climb stairs Be prepared to stand for long periods of time Have fine motor skill dexterity Be physically agile Have high functioning visual, hearing and speaking abilities Job Performance Evaluation: At 3 month and 12 months during the first year of employment (6-month review if needed).Once a year for years 2-5 ofOnce every two years after 5 years of* * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.