The Wraparound Classroom Assistant and Daytime Floater will function in two primary roles: 1) as a substitute teacher/caregiver during the UAH Early Learning Center's primary daytime program (8:00am - 2:30pm) when full-time teaching staff are absent, or providing extra assistance in classrooms when full-time staff are present, and 2) as the lead caregiver in a wraparound program classroom (7:00 - 8:00am and/or 2:30 - 5:30pm).
Position duties may involve feeding children, diapering and/or assisting with potty training, administering basic first-aid for injuries, and interacting with and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those with special needs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
DUTIES SPECIFIC TO DAYTIME PROGRAM (8:00am - 2:30pm):
• Maintain an appropriate classroom environment with direction from the lead teacher or teacher's assistant.
• Assist the lead teacher or teacher's assistant in the preparation and implementation of classroom activities.
DUTIES SPECIFIC TO WRAPAROUND PROGRAM:
• Ensure maintenance of an appropriate classroom environment at all times.
• Direct on-call workers and/or student workers assisting in the classroom.
• Work with Lead Child Care Assistant to develop and implement lesson plans for your classroom for the wraparound program hours.
• Work with Lead Child Care Assistant to prepare activity kits for your classroom for the wraparound program hours as necessary.
• Ensure after school snacks for your classroom are prepared and ready for distribution.
• Ensure all snacks given are safe and appropriate given specific allergy or dietary concerns of children in your classroom.
DUTIES FOR ALL IN-CLASSROOM PERIODS:
• Assist children with self-care needs including toileting/diapers, feeding, and positioning.
• Interact frequently & positively with all children.
• Encourage language and independent functioning using positive reinforcement.
• Maintain safety of children at all times.
• Interact with the children during learning/free-choice time and gross motor time to facilitate children's play.
• Maintain communication with families via telephone calls and Brightwheel.
• Facilitate integration of children with and without disabilities in the classroom.
• Utilize technology and adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Follow policies & procedures of the UAH Early Learning Center.
• Adhere to all standards for licensed child care centers (safety/sanitation) and NAEYC accreditation guidelines.
• Assist with cleaning of toys and classroom materials, light room cleaning, and laundry as needed.
• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of work experience in any field.
• Experience working with young children.
• Must be able to adhere to assigned work schedule reliably and on-time.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to meet DHR License-Exempt qualifications.
• Associate's degree in Child Development or 12 hours of equivalent training in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Knowledge of infant or child CPR and First Aide is desired.
• Knowledge of DHR minimum standards for daycares is preferred.
$29,000 - $31,900