PT Assistant Teacher

Company: Catholic Charities
Location: Lutz
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

PART TIME ASSISTANT TEACHER - School year position - Starting in August 2021

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the teacher in classroom activities, leads pre-planned activities, assist in maintaining discipline and provides other assistance in the implementation of lesson plans.

CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist teacher in planned classroom learning activities and leads pre-planned activities as instructed by Teacher. * Assist in maintaining discipline in accordance with discipline policy. * Assist with supervision of the children in the classroom. * Assist children with self-discipline and social skills as needed. * Learn and implement Program Wide Positive Behavior Support strategies to teach children self-regulation skills. * Be enthusiastic, dedicated, interactive, caring, nurturing, patient, communicative, and positively supportive of all students and their parents. * Clean and sanitize tables, sinks and counter tops as needed in between activities using approved procedures and sanitizer. * Assist children with toileting as needed. * Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Never leave your classroom without proper coverage being available. * Assist with observing children and preparing anecdotal notes related to their development. * See that shelves, counters, floor and cabinets are in order and clear of unnecessary clutter. * Sit with children at snack time, converse with them. * Sweep floor at end of class day and stack chairs on tables to have room ready for maintenance. * Attend all required staff meetings. * Obtain necessary training hours required by Child Care Licensing, NAC and/or Diocese and provide proper documentation of such. * Inform Teacher/Director immediately of any childs illness. * Maintain confidentiality and professional relations with parents and other staff. * Participate in school activities and fundraising as needed. * Clock in and out using school computer on a timely basis. * Participate in training and implement Positive Behavior Support strategies. * Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be Catholic or of Christian faith. * Must be at least 21 years of age or hold a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Education if under 21. * Experience working with young children and sensitivity and awareness of their needs. * Meet background-screening requirements as dictated by Child Care Licensing and Diocese. * Obtain required 30 and 10-hour training certificates within first year of employment. (Training must begin within 90 days of employment.) * Obtain a minimum of 20 training hours each year thereafter. * Attend safe environment training as required by Diocese. * Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach above, lift, lower, carry, pull, and/or push light to moderate weights for short distances. * Withstand at least half hour of outdoor time each day throughout the year in all weather conditions. * Maintain professional attire at all times using approved uniform and policy. * Must work well within team environment.

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