Childcare Assistant Teacher

OZARK R-VI SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Childcare Assistant Teacher QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or two years experience in child-care program
2. Completion or willingness to complete Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate
3. Ability to communicate effectively with young child
4. Ability to understand and follow directions
5. Child abuse and criminal background checks are required
6. Medical exam required. TB test required yearly
7. Any equivalent combination of education and experiences REPORTS TO: Principal(s) of Early Childhood JOB GOAL: To provide quality, positive and safe childcare for infants, toddlers and preschool children PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct assistant childcare teacher Ensure children's safety and well-being Treat each child with dignity and respect Supervise young children in independent play (indoor and outdoor) and during rest time Assist with meals and snacks. Feed or provide bottles as necessary Assist with diapering and bathrooming Assist with the ordered arrangement, appearance, d�cor and learning environment of the classroom Assume equal share of the housekeeping responsibility of the staff Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth Perform other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift up to and including 50 pounds TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At-will employee, compensation at an hourly rate TYPE OF POSITION: Non-Exempt EVALUATION: On-going evaluation by the Principal(s) of Early Childhood APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD: February 21, 2019