WW: Preschool Program Assistant

Traverse City Area Public Schools Westwoods Elementary School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools Westwoods Elementary School
- Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Starting Date: Immediately

Non-Affiliated Support Staff (NA) - School Year

Non-Affiliated Support - Position Information (school year)

Non-Affiliated Support Benefits Summary (school year)

Location:
Westwoods Elementary School

(Meets MiLEAP Child Care Licensing requirements for Early Childhood Center Staff)

Non-Affiliated Support Staff

Early Childhood Department. School year position

General

Summary:

The Preschool Assistant (caregiver) provides age-appropriate activities and services to children enrolled in the Preschool program. This position reports directly to the Preschool Program Lead Caregiver.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists students with all aspects of attending school in a traditional preschool classroom setting
• Develop positive relationships with children, parents, staff members, administration, and community members through effective written communication as well as verbal and nonverbal interactions
• Assists the Lead Teacher with maintenance of classroom records for all students (attendance, behavior documentation, anecdotal notes, lunch count) as requested by the Lead Teacher.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe facility / playground at all times
• Maintains discipline and brings behavior and/or discipline concerns to the Preschool Program Lead Teacher or building Principal.
• Takes part in planned meetings as requested.
• Implements and enforces TCAPS District and building-level safety standards and behavior management techniques.
• Participates in staff-development and professional development activities as offered (up to 16.0 clock hours per calendar year).
• Administer children’s medication and First Aid as needed, and complete necessary State of Michigan and District-level documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to student and family records and information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school graduate (18+ years of age) with prior experience working/interacting with children.
• Some Early Childhood or Child Development college coursework highly preferred.
• Must have current first Aid and infant, child, an adult CPR training or be willing to obtain at next available offering
• Willing to complete up to 16 clock hours of professional development training, in addition to new hire requirements as required by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including sitting on the floor, bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, parents colleagues, administrative staff and community members
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work…