ASSISTANT TEACHER
Company: Mount Washington Preschoo
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Assistant Teacher EMPLOYER: Mount Washington
Preschool and Child Care Center DEPARTMENT: Harry Pregerson Child
Development Center REPORTS TO: Director, Site Supervisor, or
Assistant Site SupervisorThis position supports the classroom under
the guidance of the classroom teacher. EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/1/2023
SUMMARY: Provides support to the classroom to provide a safe,
positive, engaging environment for the children, families, and
staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows agency personnel
policies and procedures.Participates in assigned professional
growth activities for learning and development.Understands
professional issues and the need for incorporating NAEYC Code of
Ethics.Maintains safe and developmentally appropriate indoor and
outdoor environment.Supervises and directly interacts with children
in a warm and positive way.Develops and provides developmentally
and culturally appropriate activities. Implements conflict
management and problem-solving strategies with children and
adults.Implements program of food service according to established
nutritional and food handling guidelines.Follows universal health
precautions.Follows agency policies and procedures for health and
safety.Implements emergency procedures as required.Communicates
positively and actively develops reciprocal relationships with
children, families, and staff members.Develops and assists in
facilitating parent program events.May participate in conferences
with parents.Facilitates program organization.Maintains appropriate
records.Participates in the evaluation and supervision of
activities. Performs other related duties as assigned by
management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no
supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS:No prior experience or
training.Verification of high school diploma or general education
degree (GED).6 units of Child Development with "C" or higher.
Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza) and TB
Clearance.Ability to successfully pass fingerprint clearances
(State Criminal History, FBI and CACI.)Valid California Driver's
License or California Identification Card.Basic Computer Skills.
Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint a plus. COMPETENCIES:
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at
meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows
instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks
on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and
tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and
persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets
clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group
presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Quality -
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;
Monitors own work to ensure quality. Safety and Security - Observes
safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action
beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses
equipment and materials properly. Teamwork - Balances team and
individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to
others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building
a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Written Communication -
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical
data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Frequently required to stand,
walk, and sit.Frequently required to utilize hand and finger
dexterity.Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel
or crawl.Continually required to talk or hear.Frequent exposure to
outside weather conditions in the outdoor play yard.While
performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally
lift and /or move more than 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close and distance vision to supervise
the children. The above is intended to describe the general content
of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to
be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,
responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job
description restricts management's right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Compensation details: 16.78-18
Hourly WagePI8f9dfa802b6e-25660-32056262
Keywords: Mount Washington Preschoo, Los Angeles , ASSISTANT TEACHER, Education / Teaching , Los Angeles, California
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