Job Description
Job Description
The Co-Teacher is responsible for assisting with the care and education for the children in each classroom. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following : building relationships with the children, assisting with planning and implementing enriching curriculum, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment meeting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each child.
- Interactions with Children
Interact with individual children and groups on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc
Develop an individual relationship with each child build on trust and respect.Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibility for their actions.Utilize appropriate language, interactions and positive discipline while modeling positive behavior.Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas.Treat each child with dignity and respect for his / her cultural background.Ensure confidentiality, promote ethical practices, and maintain professional boundaries at all times.Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times and report child abuse and neglect.Early Childhood ProgramingAssist in implementation of educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.Communication with ParentsComplete necessary documentation for classroom activities including meals, attendance, toileting, sleeping, and behaviors in a timely matter.
Communicate with parents daily through messages, notes, and pictures regarding their child's activities, temperament, incidents and overall well-being.Greet parents daily as they drop off and pick up with a warm smile and positive comment about their child.EnvironmentAssist in maintaining responsibility for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom.
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces, equipment and classroom toysRoutinely check that all classroom equipment and materials are in good repair.AssessmentAssist in the administering and scoring appropriate screenings and assessments
Assist in documenting ongoing observation and evaluation of children's development and progress.Administrative FunctionsEnsure all center policies and state regulations are met.
Maintain a positive attitudeMaintain current infant / child CPR and first aid certification.Maintain Safe with You certificationComplete at least twelve (12) hours of professional development annually.Hours : Minimum 40 hours / week, Monday-Friday, 10 hour shifts
Education, Experience :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child / youth development; Associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child / youth development; Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); or at least 1 year of related experience and / or training.High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environmentA strong understanding of child developmentCertificates, Licensure, Registrations :
Applicable mandatory trainings as set forth in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services administrative codesInfant and child CPR certification
Safe with You - ability to obtain within one (1) year of employmentEarly Learning GuidelinesGENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divideAbility to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, federal and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / proceduresAbility to communicate with staff and familiesAbility to effectively present information to families, employees, community members, etc...Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain working relationships with staff and familiesAbility to work with skill in problem solving strategies that benefits program qualityEQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS
Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.Benefits :
Standard full-time benefits : Benefits go into effect the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Include but not limited to :
Health Insurance : PPO and H.S.A. option; PCH pays a portion of premiumsDental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance : Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan at no cost to the employee; opportunity to purchase additional coverage also availablePaid Time Off (PTO) : Accrue hours based on a percentage rate (set by years of service) multiplied by the number of hours worked in a pay period403(b) Retirement : The hospital will match up to a percentage of gross wages when the employee contributes contributions of percentageShort Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident PoliciesMedical and Dependent Care Savings AccountsGroup Incentive Plan (GIP) : The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.This institution is an EEO / AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
