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KinderArt Preschool (located in Middletown, RI) is seeking energetic and hardworking Infant Room Teacher Assistant.


Job Description
Interactions with Children:

1. Treat children with dignity and respect.
2. Speak to children at eye level.
3. Greet children and families in a friendly manner.
4. Remain calm and use good judgment in tense situations.
5. Use positive reinforcement.
6. Make an effort to be sensitive to the needs of the children and their families.
7. Make an effort to acknowledge all students have different learning styles.
8. Make an effort to avoid differential treatment of children and families.
9. Assume responsibility for the protection and safety of the children.
10. Help each child realize the role of being part of a group.
11. Foster independence in children.
12. Help children develop friendships.
13. Willingly cooperate with others; act as a team player.
14. Communicate effectively with colleagues and families.
15. Be willing to share ideas, talents and techniques with others.
16. Graciously accept suggestions and ideas from others.
17. Participate in meetings and workshops.
18. Solve problems by discussing them with the appropriate individual.
19. Greet co-workers in a pleasant manner.
20. Deal with team members regarding problems in a constructive manner.
21. Demonstrate patience and empathy for others.
22. Be knowledgeable of all health/safety policies and procedures.
23. Supervise and assist with toileting needs, hand washing and other self-help tasks.
24. Change diapers and feed children where applicable.
25. Position yourself where children can be viewed at all times.
26. Know where children are at all times.
27. Complete necessary documentation for accidents, medications and concerns.
28. Keep the classroom neat and clean at all times.
29. Initiate and process incident reports as per center guidelines.
30. Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
31. Participate in all aspects of caring for children in the classroom.
32. Welcome visitors to the classroom.
33. Assume appropriate share of joint responsibilities.
34. Facilitate smooth and orderly transitions.
35. Develop a supportive learning environment.
36. Use evidence-based practices that support the development of children's skills.
37. Become familiar with and employ developmentally appropriate practices.
38. Complete required reports and evaluations.

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Willingly cooperate with others; act as a team player.
2. Communicate effectively with colleagues and families.
3. Be willing to share ideas, talents and techniques with others.
4. Graciously accept suggestions and ideas from others.
5. Participate in meetings and workshops.
6. Solve problems by discussing them with the appropriate individual.
7. Greet co-workers in a pleasant manner.
8. Deal with team members regarding problems in a constructive manner.
9. Demonstrate patience and empathy for others.

Health and Safety:

1. Be knowledgeable of all health/safety policies and procedures.
2. Supervise and assist with toileting needs, hand washing and other self-help tasks.
3. Change diapers and feed children where applicable.
4. Position yourself where children can be viewed at all times.
5. Know where children are at all times.
6. Complete necessary documentation for accidents, medications and concerns.
7. Keep the classroom neat and clean at all times.
8. Initiate and process incident reports as per center guidelines.
9. Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
10. Participate in all aspects of caring for children in the classroom.

Classroom:

1. Welcome visitors to the classroom.
2. Assume appropriate share of joint responsibilities.
3. Facilitate smooth and orderly transitions.
4. Develop a supportive learning environment.
5. Use evidence-based practices that support the development of children's skills.
6. Become familiar with and employ developmentally appropriate practices.
7. Complete required reports and evaluations.

Curriculum:

1. Participate in the design and implementation of curriculum.
2. Facilitate daily routines schedules and learning experiences.
3. Assist teacher as they implement curriculum.
4. Participate in collecting assessment and archival evidence.
5. Participate in the preparation of home visits prior to the start of the school year.
6. Participate in the preparation two parent conferences (Jan and May).
7. Create and distribute a weekly newsletter.
8. Send home written reports on child's growth and development.
9. Participate in family involvement in-classroom events.

Family Engagement:

1. Participate in the preparation of home visits prior to the start of the school year.
2. Participate in the preparation two parent conferences (Jan and May).
3. Create and distribute a weekly newsletter.
4. Send home written reports on child's growth and development.
5. Participate in family involvement in-classroom events.

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Be at least 19 years of age.
2. High school diploma or GED
3. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
4. Has documentation of all required immunization
5. Access to and provision of an insured and inspected automobile on an ongoing basis.
6. Ability to complete CPR, First Aid, CPI and other required trainings as necessary.
7. Capable of effective oral and written communication
8. Capable of reading and comprehending policies and instruction, and use varying degrees of independent judgment and discretion.
9. Ability to respond to appropriately to emergency situations.

Essential Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs independently. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work as position frequently requires walking, standing, reaching, fingering, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Ability to carry out CPI techniques and holds.

Work Environment:

Ability to work in the class room environments as well as supervising children in the playground during all seasons.
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