Teaching Assistant, All School Support

TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL SUPPORT REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Early Learning Operations SUPERVISES: n/a STATUS: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Teaching Assistant, School Support, serves as a member of the early learning community by acting as a substitute teacher in the absence of a Lead or Associate Teacher. The Teaching Assistant, School Support will have an understanding and ability to put into practice and advocate for the following guiding principles: Reggio Emilia inspired pedagogy; culturally and linguistically competent, child and family centered practice; natural learning environments; learner focused approach; functional and meaningful activities/supports; observation and documentation strategies; and operation from a systems perspective. · Perform the ordinary duties of an absent teacher including, but not limited to: o Adhere to the classroom’s “Classroom Agreements”. o Observe and document anecdotal records regarding daily activities. o Communicate with families. o Maintain a clean and orderly indoor/outdoor classroom. o Ensure that children’s needs are met in a timely manner. · Assume the hours of the absent teacher, varying hours with various positions and age groups. · Help create a secure environment that invites learning and engagement through exploration and discovery. · Move when and were needed to support classrooms. · Able to teach multi-age children in the infant, toddler, and preschool age ranges. · Work cooperatively, as a team with other colleagues · Guide, supervise, and provide for the safety of the children in the classroom, the playground, and on field trips. · Negotiate and facilitate small group opportunities when requested within classrooms. · Maintain a check-in system and work closely with the Assistant Director, Early Learning Operations to communicate and establish weekly schedule. · Perform other administrative duties when requested by the supervisor, especially on days where no coverage is required. · Actively engage, observe, and document children’s work. · Achieve and maintain certification in Teaching Strategies GOLD and regularly input documentation. · Demonstrates and maintains professionalism. · Maintain confidentiality. · Model appropriate professional behavior. · Maintain and model excellent attendance and punctuality. · Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS · High School Diploma · CDA Credential, strongly preferred · One year of experience in early education · Ability to utilize technology at a proficient level · Ability to communicate and interact with diverse audiences · Experience working successfully within and/or supporting a team · Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills REQUIREMENTS · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and move from standing to sitting on the floor and return to standing. · Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. · Must pass physical examination, TB screening, and all background checks as required by regulatory authorities. · Must complete all required onboarding training. · Must be able to fulfill all requirements as specified by the State of Indiana or NAEYC, as it applies to early learning licensure or best practice. · Must align practice, duties, and behaviors to follow the Misson, Vision, Values, Philosophy, and Approach of St. Vincent Early Learning Center. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $13.82 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person