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

Family Enrichment Center Teacher Assistant

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

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