Learning Development Associate Jobs in Lawrence, KS

Assistant Teacher Date: March 28, 2023
Reports to: Center Manager/Teacher Department: Head Start
Classification: Full-time Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
This position is a ten-month position. This position is responsible for working collaboratively with the teacher to maintain a program that includes an organized series of experiences designed to meet the needs of all participating children and assisting and utilizing parents in alternative ways to foster the learning and development of their children. This person will be responsible for transporting and/or monitoring the children to and from school and to and from field trips as needed. This position is directly responsible for maintaining adult: child ratio in the classroom. This position will work with the Teacher and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the classroom, assist teaching a classroom of 17-20 three- to five-year-old children. Work is performed under the supervision of the Center Manager/Teacher, and reviewed through regular supervision, reports, and program achievements.
Knowledge and Experience:
Ability to learn and adapt.
Resourceful and well organized
Basic computer and electronic skills
Basic operations of general office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, faxes, and phone systems.
Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to have a good relationship with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners and customers.
Continue to develop your knowledge and skills of the curriculum utilized in the program.
Continue to develop professionally with knowledge and expertise with what are developmentally appropriate practices and activities with young children.
Continue to grow your knowledge of what resources in our community are available to help our children and families that we work with
Education and Qualifications
High School Graduate or GED required. Associates degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred or CDA (Child Development Associate) credential for 3–5-year old's. Must be willing to work at obtaining a CDA credential to be completed within 2 years and/or work toward an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education Obtain Driver Improvement/AAA certification and First Aid and CPR certification and keep current, attend training in child abuse and neglect, blood borne pathogens upon hire. Successfully complete and pass a physical exam, TB skin test and drug screen before beginning employment. Submit to and pass criminal background/history check in compliance with State of Kansas Child Care Licensing. Possess current valid state driver’s license and personal automobile insurance and present upon hire. CDL (Commercial Driver s License) upon hire.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Reach with hands and arms.
Sit (adult and child size furniture) stand, walk and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
Outside weather conditions
Extreme cold and extreme heat
Regularly lift and/or move 50 plus pounds.
Assist children with toileting and changing diapers.
Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer requirements of the job change.