What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age Program Teaching Assistant position at Phelps Community Center?
This position is a year-round position with full time and part time shifts available.
The position is available as soon as possible.
At the Phelps Community Center, we offer comprehensive childcare to children ages 6 weeks-12 years old. This position is with our School Age Program, which cares for children aged 4-12.
During an average school year, our School Age Program Staff are responsible for before and after school care for 60-80 children daily. Students leave for school at 8:45, and return at 3:30. Typically this position is a split shift position with free time during the school day, although there are opportunities to work in other programs mid-day.
All schedules are Monday-Friday, and within the hours of 5:30am-6:15pm
Must have reliable transportation to/from Phelps Community Center
Learning Environment:
- To assist in providing a safe, cheerful and motivating environment for the children.
- To assist in the supervision of children in all activities, inside and out.
- To assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly classroom, with stimulating learning centers and hands-on activities.
- To assist in the preparation and care of materials.
- To give input to planning classroom activities and Center events.
- To assist in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
- To know every child as an individual, observing and recording growth and development.
- To interact frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive, and encouraging manner.
Parent and Staff Communication:
- To know every child’s parent (s) by name, and to communicate positively with them.
- To work cooperatively with Center Staff and Administration.
- To assist new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom.
Professionalism:
- To attend and participate in training sessions and a minimum of 15 hours or required per year.
- To be supportive of the Center and Center Administration.
- To seek professional growth and development, attending at least two outside workshops per year.
- To maintain a positive work climate.
- To maintain a professional image.
General:
- To follow daily schedules and routines.
- To follow Center policies, practices, and procedures.
- To assist with required record-keeping.
- To, at times, be responsible for a group of children without assistance.
- To follow all licensing regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Increasing knowledge of NYS child care regulation.
- Increasing ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents.
- Increasing ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors.
- Increasing ability to use sound judgment and tact.
- Increasing ability to work as a team member.
- Flexibility
- Creativity and patience.
- Ability to reach a child 20 – 30 feet away within 30 seconds.
- Ability to crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basis.
- A strong sense of responsibility.
Pay TBD based on schooling and experience
High school diploma or equivalent is required, as well as an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Education or equivalent field; or actively working towards an Education Degree or equivalent credentials.
One or more years of experience with children age 4-12;required'
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15