SE, Family Enrichment Center; FEC Teacher Assistant, ST​/WS

Position: SE, Family Enrichment Center (FEC) Teacher Assistant, ST/WS9927
Position may close before the posted end date without notice.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  Position open until filled.

Position Supervisor:
Eric Bucher

Department/Office:
Family Enrichment Center

* Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits hours

* All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form

* Work with a diverse student population

* Exhibit patience and a positive attitude

* Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills

* Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills

* Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, and ability to complete a variety of tasks on immediate or extended timelines

* Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner

* Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used

* Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines

* Have a strong understanding of technology and the ability to use it effectively and efficiently

* Must have the following skills/characteristics: leadership, dependability, initiative, enthusiasm, discipline and willingness to grow both personally and professionally

* High School Diploma or GED

* Minimum 6 months experience working with children, ages 3 months - 5 years

* Interest in working with young children

* Ability to treat each child with dignity, respect, and a caring attitude

* Willingness to take direction from teachers

* Eagerness to learn more about children, child development and teaching strategies

* AZ Fingerprint clearance card, or ability to obtain

* Proof of negative TB test, or ability to obtain

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, 0 - 25 hours per week depending on department need, availability of funds and student eligibility.

This position will gain marketable work experience by working with Yavapai College staff, Faculty and affiliates in a group effort to support the mission, goals and values of Yavapai College. The FEC Teacher Assistant will support the FEC by

* Maintaining a neat, appropriate appearance and being prompt for work hours

* Ensuring children's safety through effective supervision

* Interacting in a calm, positive and caring manner with the children

* Assisting teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum

* Reading to children both individually and in small groups, as directed by the teacher

* Developing an awareness of each child's individual needs, interests, and personality

* Interacting with the children in ways that empower them as problem-solvers & investigators, encouraging them to respect themselves and others, validating their individuality and promoting their self-esteem

* Serving as a model for children by speaking and acting in respectful ways

* Assisting with daily set-up, meals, clean-up and CACFP daily meal count recordkeeping as needed

* Being a willing and helpful support to the teaching staff by following their directions and anticipating where your help is needed (e.g. if a  teacher's attention is focused on one child, make sure you are supervising the rest of the group).

* Maintaining the confidentiality of children, parents and staff at all times

* Assisting in maintaining an orderly, attractive learning environment

* Following Center policies and procedures to assure a safe and healthy environment (i.e. wash hands at appropriate times, follow proper diapering and sanitizing procedures, do clean-up chores as needed, and follow the Center's sickness policy)

* Reading all articles, classroom newsletters and/or teacher updates given to you by the teaching staff and/or the director

* Adhere to the Center's "no gossip" policy

* Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits hours

* All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form

* Work with a diverse student population

* Exhibit patience and a positive attitude

* Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills

* Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills

* Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, and ability to complete a variety of tasks on immediate or extended timelines

* Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner

* Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used

* Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines

* Have a strong understanding of technology and the ability to use it effectively and efficiently

* Must have the following skills/characteristics: leadership, dependability, initiative,enthusiasm, discipline and willingness to grow both personally and professionally

* High School Diploma or GED

* Minimum 6 months experience working with children, ages 3 months - 5 years

* Interest in working with young children

* Ability to treat each child with dignity, respect, and a caring attitude

* Willingness to take direction from teachers

* Eagerness to learn more about children, child development and teaching strategies

* AZ Fingerprint…