Toddler Assistant

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY The Toddler Assistant assists in maintaining the prepared environment, supports the work of the Toddler Guide, and works collaboratively with the Guide to support each student’s optimal growth and development.

JOB SCOPEThe Toddler Assistant is responsible for maintaining the required Minimum Standards and Guidelines for state childcare licensing, assisting in preparing and maintaining the classroom environment per AMI standards, supporting the work of the Toddler Guide in the classroom, and working collaboratively with the Guide to support each child in reaching his/her full potential. This position supports a lead worker and the two work together to nurture the development of the children in the classroom.

This position interacts directly with students and parents, closely with the Director of Toddler, and occasionally with the Health Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Minimum Standards and Guidelines for Child Care, and required records for such, including completion of professional development hours and trainings.

Works cooperatively with the Toddler Guide and supports the Guide’s work in the classroom.

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the prepared environment.ls responsible for the daily cleaning and disinfecting of all areas of the classroom.

Works with the Guide to implement the expectations for behavior in the classroom and foster each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth.

Shares responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students.

Takes the lead in the classroom when the Guide is absent.

Facilitates the toilet learning process in the classroom, as directed by the Guide.

Prepares food for daily snack and food preparation activities and occasionally cooks or bakes.

Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Guide.

Makes, refreshes, and replenishes classroom materials and supplies.

Helps to maintain current, accurate classroom records, including State licensing files and records, and submitting daily attendance.

Shares the responsibility of reporting any and all accidents/incidents at once, completing the required Toddler Incident Report, and communicating details of incident to appropriate contacts.

Shares responsibility for execution of all emergency drills.

Participates in an annual evaluation process, including classroom observations, self-reflection, goal setting, and performance review.

Strives in all areas to exhibit the behaviors and expectations outlined in the Staff Handbook under Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Substitutes in Toddler Extended Day (TED) as needed.

Attends community and/or parent education events as outlined in the Staff Handbook.

Other tasks, as assigned by the Head of School.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing High school diploma or higher

CPR/First Aid training

Experience working with young children

Team player with strong communication skills

High level of integrity and dependability

Preferred:

Four-year degree

Spanish speaking

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite apps

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY none

BENEFITS Full time faculty and staff at Alcuin are provided with the following benefits:

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Dental Plan Vision Plan Basic Life/AD&D Plan Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan
403b Plan Aflac Legal  Shield

PAY RANGEPay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas area.

WORK SCHEDULE Generally, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. There will be some afternoon work for events and professional development opportunities. Federal holidays, Spring Break, and summers off.

WORK CONDITIONS Occasionally lifts classroom supplies/equipment/children weighing up to 30 lbs.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach for extended periods of time daily

Works in standard classroom conditions

Works outdoors in various weather conditions supervising children

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U.S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age. Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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