Program ; Classroom

Hours:

Monday - 8:30am
- Noon

Tuesday - 8:30am - 4:00pm

Wednesday - 8:30am - 4:30pm (Also willing to split shift with unpaid break from Noon - 3:30pm) First Wednesday of the Month MUST be here for Noon staff meeting.

Thursday - 8:30am - 1pm

Friday - 8:30am
- Noon

• Provide assistance in the planning and preparation of classroom activities with recognition of the present levels of development of the children.
• Organize and clean classroom and therapy materials and equipment. Set up chairs and adaptive equipment for classroom and therapy participation.
• Know, understand, and reinforce the teachers’ and therapists’ objectives to support therapeutic activities within the classroom and therapy.
• Know, understand, and reinforce appropriate individualized positive reinforcement.
• Promote self-esteem and independence in the children.
• Treat families with respect, promoting parent involvement in the classroom when appropriate.
• Independently maintain a learning environment in the classroom when the teacher is absent.
• Change diapers.
• Provide assistance in feeding objectives during snack programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom and therapy environment.
• Wash and dry bibs, blankets, and other classroom equipment as assigned.
• Provide relief to Administrative Assistant for breaks, vacation, and sick leave.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• None

• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA requirements/regulations.
• Knowledge and familiarity with applicable day care guidelines and regulations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment effectively.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays, desirable.
• T.B. Test, proof of TDap Immunization, and Hepatitis B vaccinations.

• Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
• Indoors, sedentary up to 7 hours/day sitting or standing and up to 4 hours/day keyboarding.
• Ability to navigate client sites (unpaved walkways, stairs, narrow hallways, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop on a regular basis.