Teacher Assistant - Somers

DescriptionThis role will be located at our Growing Roots facility in Somers.

Position Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to at assist with instructions and caring for young children, have a solid knowledge of child development, an engaging and energizing disposition, as well as strong organizational, and problem solving skills. This position requires a person who enjoys working with children and respects their unique nature and provides a nurturing environment, have a vibrant personality, strong communication skills and be willing to be a part of the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policies and Procedures

• Maintain confidentiality of residents, resident family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living
• Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living and
• Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Facility policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines
• Follow facility and department policies and procedures
• Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State of Montana Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.
• Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.
• Ensure that a safe working environment exists.
• Maintain an active status on the MT Early Childhood Practitioner Registry.

Position Duties

The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with their students and use knowledge to develop and execute an emergent curriculum that captures students’ curiosity and love for learning. Through innovative project-based learning, social-emotional lessons and discussion, and purposeful play, the Assistant Preschool Teacher will create a joyful, cooperative environment.

The Assistant Teacher will assist the lead teacher in setting up and maintaining the classroom according to state, STARS and curricular standards. The Assistant Teacher will also oversee the classroom operations and substitute for the lead teacher on occasion as needed.

Documentation and Communication

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain good working relationships among staff
• Maintain understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, resident families, and coworkers
• Maintain regular work attendance and follow established work schedule. Hours and days of the week must be flexible to meet scheduling requirements.
• Ability to maintain the quality of the programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team, verbally communicate with both adults and children.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply licensing, STARS, and health standard.s
• Ability to understand acceptable early childhood practices and the stages of child development and implement acceptable positive behavior guidance techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate accurate record keeping, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and make adjustment as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry infants, young toddlers, toy tubs and laundry bags on a regular basis, which requires mobility and physical demands.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crawl, sit in low chairs and on the floor for extended periods of time, which requires mobility and physical demands.
• Ability to clean indoors and maintain outdoors by raking and sweeping, which requires mobility and physical demands.
• Ability to be flexible based on daily needs of center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Language

• Read, write, and speak basic English sentences
• Read, write, and understand CNA medical terminology
• Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others
• Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence

Mathematical

• Basic counting skills
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Computer Skills

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Specialized Office Equipment

• Operate fax machine to send or receive documents
• Operate copier to copy and collate documents
• Operate multi-line phone to place and receive or transfer calls

Specialized Department Equipment

Operate department lifts

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including senior adult residents and people with special needs, as well as family members

Read, interpret, and implement documents, such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manuals

Work with minimal supervision and effectively mana