EI Assistant Float

Early Intervention Classroom Assistant Float

• Purpose: Provide essential support to teachers and children ages 12 months – three years
• in various classroom settings within the Early Intervention Blended Program. Moving
• between different classrooms to provide assistance where needed, ensuring that teachers
• and children have the resources and assistance required. Promote social-emotional
• growth and encourage self-confidence in children.

Key Responsibilities

• Move between classrooms as needed, assisting different teachers and adjusting to

various teaching styles and classroom environments.

• Provide short-term relief for teachers and classroom assistants when necessary.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, in various classrooms as needed, such as

• artwork, music, free play, story time, snack time, and other duties as directed, to
• include, but, not limited to cleaning and diaper changing.

• Help manage the classroom environment to ensure it is conducive to learning.
• Provide one-on-one support or work in small groups to assist children.
• Supervise and assist children to ensure their safety and comfort during all daily

activities.

• Help monitor children’s behavior and encourage positive interaction.
• Promote a positive learning atmosphere by offering encouragement and positive

reinforcement to children.

• Work collaboratively with all EI staff, parents/caregivers, and members of the

multidisciplinary team.

• Help with administrative duties as advised.
• Perform other duties as directed by Early Intervention Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
• 1-2 years of direct experience in an Early Intervention, Preschool or child care setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge:
• Familiarity with infant / toddler development.
• Certifications:
• Eligible for appropriate certifications.
• Complete required yearly trainings for SUTQ regulations and First Aid / CPR.
• Skills:
• May be required to lift, carry, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching, often for extended periods of time.
• Behavior Management Skills: Preferably trained in behavior management techniques.

Core Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and adapting approaches to individual family needs.

Access to Protected Health Information

• E-mail, Protected Health Information (PHI) paper and electronic (PHI)