Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant- Bi-Lingual
Company: Paladin Inc
Location: Michigan City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: JOB TITLE: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant CLASS:
ProgramSTATUS: Non-Exempt TYPE: Full TimePOSITION REPORTS TO:
Education Manager (Head Start) DATE: June 16, 2022Assistant
Director (Imagination Station)POSITION SUMMARY: Come join our NAEYC
accredited program as we pilot a new multi-lingual program in our
infant classroom. By combining baby sign language, Spanish, and
utilizing tune-in, talk more, and take turns method, we will create
a language-rich environment in which you will help our children to
gain the skills they need to become bi-lingual. Nurture curiosity
through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong
learners. Help to meet the diverse needs of our families in our
program. Implement Reggio-Emilia Inspired Approach while bringing
joy, warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every
day, encouraging children to learn and grow. Inspiring children to
be lifelong learners, implementing curriculum that promotes social,
emotional, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Committed
to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful
relationships with children, parents, and families play a crucial
role in that success.Performs all job responsibilities in a safe
manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the
intention of Paladin's success. Teach and actively monitor children
in the classroom. Become familiar with and implement positive
discipline strategies, and Progettazione when planning and setting
up the classroom environment. Perform screenings and assessments on
all children according to a particular time frame. Meaningfully
interact on a daily basis with parents. Solicit volunteers for
participation in the program. Conduct home visits (Head Start) and
parent-teacher conferences throughout school year. Integrate and
analyze child assessment data for planning. Includes any other
duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support
our organizational values.EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF
THE FOLLOWING:o Successful Drug Screening. o Successful Physical
Capacities Examination and TB screen results.o Criminal History
Background Clearance.PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES:1.
Ability to create a positive working environment for both children
and colleagues. Physical capability, strength and coordination
adequate to work with preschool children including, kneeling,
stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor.Required computer
literacy: Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and
e-mail.Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for
child/family tracking system.Ability to visually assess the health
and behaviors of children.Assist with frequent significant
decisions to assure developmental progress of children.Demonstrated
ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning
environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events
going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field
trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very
active children and to redirect or physically remove a child in
order to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the
environment.Ability to utilize teacher preparation time
effectively, refrain from engaging in personal business. Ability to
exercise professional conduct in the workplace. Conduct oneself
with decorum while representing Paladin. Ability to respond
appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a
crisis situation.Uphold all responsibilities for mandated reporting
as legally required by the State of Indiana.Assure that a positive
image of Paladin is portrayed at all times. Occasional driving for
training and job responsibility requirements.Occasional lifting in
excess of 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and
ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency situation to a
safe area.Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit
bus.QUALIFICATIONS: At minimum, Teacher assistants are to have a
CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds
the requirements for a CDA credential, or are enrolled in a program
that will lead to a CDA within one year of the time of hire.Valid
Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with
liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as
required.Good verbal and written communications skills.Must have
Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days
from date of hire.RESPONSIBILITIES:Classroom Management,
Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment1. Support the lead
teacher in organizing and preparing opportunities for children and
families to create meaningful connections with community. Always
provides a safe environment with supervision of children at all
times, consistently applying active supervision and emergency
procedures.Assist with planning intentional on-going experiences
that enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic and
physical development of young children in cooperation with the Lead
teacherAssist with submitting weekly lesson and unit plans that
support each child's identified goals, in cooperation with the Lead
Teacher, which reflect an integrated approach across all content
areas.Assist with endorsing and implementing the Reggio Emilia
Progettazione in alignment with NAEYC, Indiana Early Learning, and
Head Start standards.Support the lead teacher in implementing
developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques,
including Conscious Discipline in alignment with Paladin's image of
the child. Keep necessary reports and documentation, including but
not limited to, assessment data, developmental screening, behavior
intervention plans, and conference notes. Appropriately implements
CACFP procedures and complies with all USDA laws.Family Engagement
and PartnershipsAssist the lead teacher with planning for,
utilizing and training volunteers for the classroom, playground,
gross motor area and field trips.Assist lead teacher with providing
parents opportunities to give input into the daily curriculum and
document input on lesson plans.Assist the lead teacher with
planning and implementing meaningful parent engagement
opportunities.Attend Parent Meetings.Build respectful, culturally
responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
Professionalism 14. Engage in effective collegial
relationshipsInteract with other staff using the highest standards
of professionalism.Supports team by providing coverage for breaks,
lunches, and illnesses as neededFollow all agency policies and
proceduresOrganize time to allow for planning, preparation, and
parent/teacher conferences.Responsive to mentor/coaching/management
feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to assist lead teacher with
implementing new strategies.Provide customer service in reception,
greet, and direct visitors at the site. Perform other relevant
responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by
supervisor.Assist teacher in maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe
and welcoming classroom.Model the respectful workplace policy when
interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and
colleagues. Must be responsible, able to handle confidential
material, able to organize effectively and able to work
independently.Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always
portrayed.Training responsibilitiesMaintain current, valid driver's
license and liability insurance at all times on any personal
vehicle used to conduct Paladin business.Obtain and keep current
Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications.Complete 15
credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education,
based on individualized professional development
plan.Requirements:PI200459718
Keywords: Paladin Inc, Gary , Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant- Bi-Lingual, Education / Teaching , Michigan City, Indiana
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