Assistant Teacher II

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Under general supervision, performs routine support duties for child development services in Youth Services programs; assists children in activities; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from lead staff. Exercises direction over lower-level staff and volunteers.

This journey-level classification in the Assistant Teacher series is responsible for performing support duties for child development services in Youth Services programs. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

The Assistant Teacher II is differentiated from the Assistant Teacher in that the Assistant Teacher II must either work both morning and afternoon ESS or both ESS and pre-school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides support duties for child development services in Youth Services programs; assists children in activities, nutritional and personal care needs; serves meals and snacks based on established guidelines; performs clean-up and food storage duties.
• Prepares instructional craft, and other materials; participates in, and encourages, play activities with the children; may assist in providing tutorial and/or remedial activities in small groups.
• Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled activities and events.
• Assists in training and leading lower-level staff and volunteers.
• Assists in the implementation and monitoring of District procedures with respect to participant safety.
• Participates in staff meetings, family conferences, and other special meetings; observes and monitors family conditions and notifies supervisor of concerns as appropriate.
• Maintains required and appropriate documentation, including observation notes, logs, and other records.
• May participate in public relations, outreach, and community education activities.
• Attends staff training, workshops, and courses as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance to ensure compliance with required staff-to-child ratios under applicable licensing regulations; promptly notifies supervisor of any absence or anticipated change in availability.
• Assists with District special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED;

• One year of relevant experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting.

• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Child development services, operations, and activities.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications related to the work.
• Principles and practices for providing a high level of customer service.

• Learn policies, rules, regulations, operations, services, and activities related to assigned activities
• Assist in maintaining the safety of program activities and participants.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Make basic mathematic calculations with speed…