Child Development Center; CDC Assistant Teacher; non-cert

JOB SUMMARY

• The CDC Assistant Teacher is responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group. In the absence of the lead teacher, may assume temporary responsibilities of executing classroom activities as well as outdoor play and time in the gym.

• Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
• Coordinate room decoration with seasonal/theme related bulletin boards, photographs, children's art work and other appropriate displays under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Aware of State and local health department regulated polices and maintains compliance in the classroom as well as supports other areas of the CDC.
• Assists Housekeeping by cleaning classroom counters, cabinets, tables/chairs. Sweeps and mops classroom as needed.
• Disinfects toys and learning resources in the classroom.
• Handle discipline appropriately and promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline. Confers with lead teacher and or director for guidance/assistance when needed.
• Informs lead teacher of classroom supply or maintenance concerns in a timely manner; and/or leadership of classroom concerns regarding children, families or team members.
• Maintains communication with parents and confidentiality regarding children, families, and other team members.
• Report to Site Director or Administrative Director any cases of suspect child abuse or neglect. Contacts appropriate agencies as outlined in policy.

• Minimum requirement:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• CPR and First Aid certified annually
• Current state criminal record check on file
• Preferred qualifications
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• Previous professional child care or teaching experience

• This job operates in a professional classroom environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers.
• Occasionally work in outside in mild weather conditions
• The noise level in this position is usually low to moderate.

• Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
• Frequently required to walk and move about.
• Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
• Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
• Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.