2 Full-time Teacher Assistants Needed For Dixon Learning Academy (Philadelphia, PA)

2 Full-time Teacher Assistants Needed For Dixon Learning Academy

Overview A leader in early childhood education for 42 years Dixon Learning Academy Western Learning Academy are two of Diversified Community Services early childhood education centers that are nationally recognized and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). DLC supports DCS values to bring people together regardless of religion race or ethnicity in a spirit of friendship to pursue common goals and interests as well as to make our neighborhood a better place to live for everyone. By introducing children to art music and creative movement we expose the children to diversity and cultural appreciation. We encourage children to explore the world around them and have a ball while doing it The teacher is responsible for assisting the group supervisor with the maintaining of daily operations of his her assigned classroom and the supervision of the assigned children. There will be occasions when the application of duties of this position will extend beyond the normal physical structure of the center. There will be times that some lifting of objects and children may be necessary. This position require your assistance in writing written documentation of accidents incidents conversations with parents escorts and children s behaviors interactions. Requirements Two years paid experience teaching young children Key Responsibilities The assistant teacher cares for the children under the guidance and supervision of the group supervisor in order to meet the developmental needs of the children. Most of the time classes will be held inside but occasionally can be conducted outside of the classroom while on a trip or at a public event or at the playground. The assistant teacher must insure the maintaining of standards in accordance to the guidelines set forth by the Department of Human Services Department of Public Welfare the Children Care Resources and any other governing bodies. Provides the children with routine interactions that promote the well-being (comfort health and safety) of the children as prescribed by the agency and center s written and oral policies and practices. Assist the group supervisor with developing and implementing an action plan that addresses a specific developmental need of children. Encourage the children to engage in emergent activities that will enable them to develop and enhance their fine and gross motor skills their cognitive skills their language skills and their social skills. Provide input for the planning of lesson plans and daily activities. Keep the classroom clean neat safe and inviting. Actively involved with children in order to provide guidance as they learn and process information. Communicate with parents children co-workers and community persons in a cordial and professional manner. Provide routine information to parents concerning their children (accidents activities problematic concerns and health issues). Discuss unusual severe concerns problems with the program director. Assist with maintaining separate anecdotal records in each child s folder along with their L.A.P. IPP IEP and any other pertinent information. Assist with maintenance of the daily roll book and food forms according to established rules and procedures. Keep the group supervisor program and center director abreast of all needs concerns and issues regarding the children parents and staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Other Skills Computer Skills MS Office including WORD EXEL PowerPoint. Other related skills The ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and with outside vendors and legal counsel is essential. This position also requires a solid self-directed individual who can excel both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Candidates must be able to complete tasks according to accepted levels of quality. Experience in a growing entrepreneurial company is preferred. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO employer M F D V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Physical Demands and work environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands While performing the job duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk sit use hands to fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms balance stoop talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and or move up to - pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Competencies To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. Problem solving the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully Oral communication the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Judgment the individual displays willingness to make decisions exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions. Planning organizing the individual prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Reports to Center Director How to apply Send resume and cover letter to rcook(at)dcsphila.org We are proud to be an EEO employer M F D V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. dcsphila.org