Teacher Assistant​/Food Worker

Teacher Assistant/Food Worker

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Site Director, Early Childhood CenterSUMMARYThe Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) is a comprehensive human services organization based in Middlesex County, New Jersey. We are the primary institution that provides diverse bilingual/multicultural services to the entire Central New Jersey community. Each year, we serve approximately 25,000 people in the region. Our mission is to equip diverse individuals and families in Central New Jersey to achieve personal, family, and community development.

Through our innovative early childhood, youth, family, and community programs, individuals and families access the tools and resources they need to grow into productive, self-sufficient people.

Reporting to the Site Director, the Teacher Assistant/Food Worker has a basic understanding of NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations and NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing standards and expectations. S/he has good classroom management skills and understands developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers. In collaboration with the Teacher, s/he uses NJ State Approved Curriculum and Authentic Assessment System in his/her classroom instruction.

In addition, s/he also is responsible for the implementation of the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP). S/he has a thorough understanding of CACFP guidance and expectations, working in collaboration with the CACFP Coordinator to ensure compliance and requests assistance as needed. S/he is knowledgeable of internal systems used for general program operations, practices, and procedures. S/he works closely with the teacher and site director to ensure program compliance and to meet program and organizational goals and the individual children’s needs.

S/he and follows his/her guidance and direction in a collaborative manner with respect to the organization as a whole.

RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching Assistant Responsibilities Supports the Class Environment Creates an environment of trust and respect

Understands strategies to assist in the inclusion of students in various settings

Uses strategies to promote student independence

Effectively employs a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior.

Assists with the health, safety, and welfare of students in the classroom

Completes daily Meal Count and Attendance Record for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Delivery of Services / Accommodations (instruction)
Employs constructive communication strategies and approaches in working with students, staff, and the greater school community

Uses questioning and discussion

Engages students in learning

Planning and Preparation Demonstrates knowledge of content

Demonstrates knowledge of students

Understand instructional goals

Plans and prepares for coherent instruction with supervision

Food Worker Responsibilities Food Program Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks

Ensures the proper distribution and delivery of all student meals to the classrooms

Ensures that all families complete CACFP Eligibility Application for each child prior child’s start date Keeps running log of all applications and children’s eligibility status

Receives and signs off on food delivery

Ensures that all invoices reflect on delivered items

Sends all invoices to PRAB Fiscal Department on a weekly basis (every Friday)
Keeps record of students’ allergy information and ensure center’s compliance regarding medical information, communication with the site director and teacher, and delivering the food to classroom

Keeps inventory of food items and other food related supply items for the center

Completes the monthly Meal Count Report Completes the monthly Attendance Count Report Cross references attendance records with meal count records for the monthly CACFP report

Completes and submits CACFP voucher to the PRAB main office by the required deadline

Health and Safety Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment

Organizes and manages the center’s kitchen

Opens and closes assigned building (based on site director’s assignment)
Ensures the proper sanitary preparation of food and upkeep of proper storage…