What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant position at Standing Rock Sioux Tribe?
DEPARTMENT: Standing Rock 0-5 Program
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Classroom Assistant is responsible in assisting the teaching staff in carrying out a variety of classroom functions that support the needs of the children.
SUPERVISION:
The Classroom Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Center Supervisor-Lead Teacher, who will provide guidance, direction and conduct performance evaluations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist teaching staff with all aspects of the classroom functions; component plans, daily activities, scheduled events and field trips.
- Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness.
- Assist in creating a supportive, healthy and safe learning environment that benefit each child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
- Assist with providing adequate classroom coverage; including actively assisting in supervision of children at all times to ensure child/children safety.
- Assist in encouraging and modeling positive behaviors of children in the classroom and playground.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and trusting relationship with the children and their families.
- Assist in recruitment of children, families, and volunteers for program services.
- Assist in providing guidance with volunteers to carry out daily assignments.
- Assist in executing emergency preparedness plan and respond to emergencies that may arise.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED with experience working with children.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Verbal and written communication abilities.
- Customer service and professionalism; maintain tact, courtesy, composure and flexibility when dealing with a variety of personalities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Provide documentation of TB skin test and current physical prior to hire.
- Obtain Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within 24 months of hire date and maintain credential thereafter; in accordance with Head Start Performance Standard requirement.
- Sign a confidentiality statement with understanding of the penalties for any violations as it pertains to program information.
- Participate in program activities; staff meetings, program trainings, parent meetings, teacher conferences and home-visits.
- Establish trusting relationship with the parents/families with understanding of the needs of children and families.
- Timely, reliable and consistent attendance, punctuality, dependability and flexibility are required.
- Establish positive working relationship and model appropriate behavior with staff, children, families and public.
- Monitor Bus rides and assist when transporting children.
- Provide staff support at various center locations during times of staff shortages.
- Understanding of program policy and procedures.
NOTICE:
SELECTED CANDIDATE{S) FOR STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO AND SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING WILL BE CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF JOB OFFER.
No tribal housing is available. The position will be located at respective Head Start Centers as assigned.
APPLICATION:
Submit a tribal application to the Human Resource Office, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box D, Fort Yates, ND 58538.
ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 4:30 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED .