Position Title: Childcare Assistant Teacher
Status: 12 Month Contract
Department:
Reports To: Childcare Director
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Wage Determination: Annual Salary determined by Board of Education
Board of Education Approved Date:
Qualifications/Education:
- At Least One of the Following is REQUIRED:
- 5 Sessions of 2.5 hours of observation in licensed preschool or center AND 1 year experience in licensed center or preschool or 1 year of practicum
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
- 7-9 semester hours of college credit in early childhood AND 3 months teaching experience in licensed center or preschool or 1 year practicum
Essential Functions:
- Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met – this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Engage in positive interaction with children to build confidence and self-esteem.
- Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities.
- Effectively discipline children who are misbehaving.
- Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Monitor and report developmental or safety concerns.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Constant bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Constantly alternating between sitting and standing
- Normally does not lift objects weighing more than 50lbs
Terms of Employment: Classified Personnel position, 12-month contract, 30-hour work week. Does not require a teaching or administrative certificate. Salary to be determined by Board of Education. Pay starting at $12.60/hour.
Benefits: Defined benefit for health insurance, Sick & Vacation Days, KPERS, Paid Holidays
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.