Student Assistant Teacher, Pre-K

Teacher Assistant, Pre-K

Teacher Assistants assist the Lead Teachers in the daily operation of the child development program in accordance with the operating policies and philosophy of the Center. Teacher Assistants have the authority to direct children using their own best judgment, acting within the policies of the Center and the guidelines of their assigned classroom. California Licensing regulations require that Teacher Assistants with less than 12 units in ECE be within visual supervision of a fully-qualified Teacher (Title 22 Sec.

101216.2e). Teacher Assistants who possess a California Associate Teacher Permit (or higher) may substitute for a Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities when substituting for a Lead Teacher include attendance, food counts, planning and implementing classroom curriculum, maintaining proper classroom ratio and asking for additional help if needed, ensuring compliance with procedures for the safety of children and alerting the assistant director of illness of children in attendance.

• Assist Lead Teachers in classroom and playground supervision.
• Assist children in routine activities such as eating or feeding, toileting or diapering, and napping.
• Assure proper care and use of equipment by the children.
• Set appropriate limits for children with positive guidance.
• Assist children in problem solving and peer conflict.
• Model for children appropriate behaviors in the classroom.
• Self-initiate interactions with children by getting down on the child's level, asking open-ended questions or talking about what you see the child doing.
• Be respectful of and receptive to children by being aware of both their verbal and non-verbal cues.
• Support children and help guide their play.
• Supervise nap time, ensuring that children are on their nap mats and helping them to fall asleep as needed.
• Work with individual children under direction of Lead Teacher: reading books, supervising table, floor, and yard activities.
• Assist Lead Teacher in setting up classroom and playground activities.
• Take responsibility for assigned duties such as engaging children in activities, cleaning up classroom, bathroom, or kitchen, sanitizing toys, doing laundry or straightening the yard.
• Help with meal set-up and clean-up.
• Remain alert to total situation when working with one child.
• Support other Teacher Assistants as needed
• Be warm and respectful of families' cultures and beliefs. Refer parent questions to the Lead Teacher.

Able to determine cognitive, social, and physical needs of children Requires excellent verbal and written communication Able to handle the stress and tension that contact with many children and parents bring every day Able to perform movements which include grasping, touching, pushing and pulling, manual dexterity and eye- hand coordination Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid Certification is a requirement of this position.

You may take the class offered by the CDC at no cost to you or you may take a class elsewhere at your own expense

Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs Able to lift 30 pounds from floor to a waist high table 10-15 times daily Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person' health Able to crouch to child's height This job operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Must be able to operate a computer, including a keyboard and mouse, and phone. Must be able to occasionally lift or carry office or event products or supplies, up to 40 pounds.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Enrolled student at San Jose State University as a Child Development major or minor with at least 6 Child Development credits…