Teacher Assistant (Omaha, NE)

Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant Job Description Position Description As a teacher assistant you are required to assist your lead teacher with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy. You are also required to provide input to the lead teacher to help with bi-annual assessments of children s development. As an employee here at St. Andrew s CEC you are required to be clocked in at your established work time and clocked out only when you have been covered and ratio is set for your room. Being late for your established time can result in a 3 day suspension or dismissal from your job. No one is guaranteed 40 hours. You are required to give 2 week notice for requested time off. (We do understand that their might be circumstances where that is not possible to do so.) You are also requested to call in at least 2 hours before your shift begins and please note you may be asked to come in until we can cover your shift. When using time off or sick days after all your vacation days are used up we would like you to keep it at a minimum of no more than 5 days of per year. You are responsible for getting your state required hours. We here at St. Andrew s CEC will try to keep you informed on up coming classes and will try and provide some of the training right here at the center. You are required to wear professional attire. (Look in your hand book for things that can not be worn) If you com in to work and your attire is not suitable you maybe asked to go home and change Or to put on a St. Andrew s Shirt for the day. You are required to have your key fob on you at all times for getting in and out of the building. ( You are not to let children play or use them at anytime ) It is requirement as part of your job to attend staff meetings these are mandatory meetings and you are clocked in and out for these meeting since they are a paid time. Please take note that you are only allowed to miss 3 meeting during a year. Missing more meetings can result in dismissal. To miss a meeting it is required to get permission for the director before you do not attend. Some of these meetings will be held during work hours to make it easier for everyone to attend. You are also required to attend most of the evening special events. Minimum Qualifications Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience 1 to 2 years experience in daycare or equivalent. Special Requirements Must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting a child to safety if need be bending standing climbing or walking. Must also be able to pass state blood pressure and urinte test. Primary Responsibilites Assist lead Teacher Maintain daily open communication with lead teacher and parents. Help keep accident reports Help with bathroom training Maintain confidentiality at all times Report any suspect abuse to lead teacher Help with arrangement of classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy Maintain a safe and healthy environment Help maintain and keep all room toys and equipment clean at all times