EARLY EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Early Education Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting teachers in the direct delivery of services

designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Assist in providing for the care, safety, protection and well-being of all children in the assigned group.

 Implement developmentally appropriate activities as specified that are geared to at-risk children in the

assigned group.

 Assist in providing a physical environment that is safe, clean, pleasant, and meets the change of the assigned

group.

 Participate in staff meetings and on-going professional training.

 Demonstrate an increasing understanding of child growth and development.

 Maintain confidentiality of parents, children, and co-workers.

 Take charge of assigned group in the absence of the Teacher.

 Assist serving food during meal/snack time.

 Assist in maintaining attendance/meal count for CACFP.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of child growth and development.

 Ability to be a positive role model for children, volunteers and parents.

 Ability to apply an understanding of developmental principles to age appropriate activities.

 Ability to meet the social-emotional needs of children in assigned age group.

 Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

 Ability to work independently.

 Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

 Ability to be energetic, flexible, in good health with an ability to sit on floor, lift, carry, bend, and hold children

as needed.