17 Company1236 Jobs Hiring Near You

Description
Essential Functions Include

• Assists in developing and implementing lesson plans, and activities that are appropriate to the age group involved
• Maintains interaction with children at all times during small and whole-group interactive learning
• Assists parents during arrival and departure times
• Maintains a safe and clean atmosphere for the children at all times, following all safety procedures at all time
• Actively supervises children in the classroom and on the playground
• Follow the program's schedule for children's set meal and snack periods
• Assists parents in following procedures and policies (i.e. labeling child's belongings, following through with schedule)
• Implements philosophy of positive reinforcement and redirection of children's behavior
• Informs parents of any information relating to their children, behavior, and development as needed in oral and written form
• Creates an environment that reflects the values and norms of the diverse children and families we serve
• Assists as monitor on a bus as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & 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 position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Teacher Aides who do not have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or one-year Early Childhood Education Stackable Certificate are required to attain one of these credentials within 2 years of hire.
Preferred
• Center-Based Infant/Toddler or Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) or one-year Early Childhood Education (ECE) Stackable Certificate
Physical Demands & 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 position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others. They must be able to observe and assess their surroundings and detect any potential dangers or hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The employee is required to operate office productivity machinery and may be required to operate a vehicle. This position requires the employee to move about both inside and outdoors and to remain in a stationary position for some time. They may need to position themselves in various postures and ascend/descend ramps, ladders and/or stairs. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
(2) fax:
(202) 690-7442; or
(3) email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.