Part-Time Daycare Assistant (2) at Sweetwater County School District #1 in Rock Springs, WY

Job description

Sweetwater County School District Number One Part-Time Daycare Assistant Job Title: Part-Time Daycare Assistant Location: Overland Elementary Early Childhood Education Program Reports To: Director of Daycare Terms of Employment: Months Per Year: __9_ Part Time _X__(29 hours weekly) Salary Classification: Paraprofessional IV salary schedule, P-IV - $22.73 Nature and Scope of Job: The purpose of the Daycare (child care) Assistant is to assist and cooperate in a supportive role and provide the highest quality of supervision in a safe and healthy learning environment for all children. Daycare assistants promote the health, safety, welfare, nutrition and education of all children in the Early Childhood Education Program. Job Functions: The Daycare Assistant will assist the daycare in providing a learning environment and facilitating experiences for the children to develop socially, cognitively, physically and emotionally within developmentally appropriate practices. The Daycare Assistant supports the daycare in working directly with the children on a daily basis, interacting and modeling desired behaviors for the children. The Assistant will involve and support the parents in meaningful ways and appreciate the importance of parent involvement. The Daycare Assistant will share the responsibility of caring for all daycare children and other duties as assigned. Essential Functions: Assist in the daycare classroom. Possess and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of daycare procedures and standards as well as other District policies and licensing regulations. Model enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for caregiving and help children enjoy their time at the center and support routines and learning. Facilitate, in conjunction with the daycare director/principal, in the daycare and implement curriculum, which reflects mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of all children. Under the direction of the daycare director/principal in the daycare, assist in creating weekly/daily plans addressing individual needs/goals for children. Provide a comprehensive safe and healthy learning environment for all children. Assist in guiding and facilitating activities of the children, including: daily activities, routines and play, selecting and arranging materials in the classroom. Follow a consistent schedule, which may include small and large group experiences, work time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities. Assist the daycare director/principal in maintaining a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly/daily observations in each area, examples of the child's food, play, and a developmental assessment. Set goals for each child's individual development and to document/discuss progress. Document attendance and all activities and submit to the appropriate staff, any prescribed forms consistently, correctly, and promptly. Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion; daily schedule, time approvals, meal reports, etc. Feed, eat with, and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices. Guide children's acquisition of social skills. Under the direction of the daycare assistant/principal, the daycare assistant will be responsible for modeling and supporting positive behavior, health, education, mental health and report social service concerns to the appropriate staff member. Attend staff training and meetings as requested. Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the daycare program, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children. Work with other staff, daycare assistants, and parents to use and develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. Maintain a saf