Educational Assistant

Overview

Summary The Educational Assistant is responsible for assisting in the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and the supervision of his/her assigned group of children.

Summary The Educational Assistant is responsible for assisting in the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and the supervision of his/her assigned group of children.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Director, the Educational Assistant performs all of the following:

• Child Development and Supervision Supervises and implements the childcare program in accordance with policies and the philosophy of the center.
• Treats each child with dignity and respect.
• Helps children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Physically supervises all activities of children in their care; supervision standards and processes must be maintained at all times both inside and outside of the center.
• Provides consistent care of children’s needs throughout the day, including but not limited to:
  Feeding, Diapering, Toilet Training, Comforting, Guidance, Nap, Play, Learning.
• Maintains confidentiality in dealing with parents, children, and families.
• Tailors the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, abilities, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Considers individual children in relation to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Leads developmentally appropriate activities and lessons that include dramatic play, block/manipulative, gross/fine motor, arts/crafts, music/movement, language, math/science, indoor/outdoor activities, etc.
• Communicates daily with parents regarding child’s day/activities.
• Educational Assistant must be willing to actively participate in child development and care to include: play, picking up children, reading to children, helping with meal time, and all other duties.
• Assists the Lead Educator in identifying behavioral problems and ensuring development plans are followed.
• Responsible for performing Lead Educator responsibilities in their absence including, but not limited to: lesson planning, completing daily paperwork, documentation, parent communications, etc.

• Assists the Lead Educator in carrying out all scheduled activities and lesson plans for the assigned group of children.
• Collaborates with the Lead Educator in the arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of, and reporting any maintenance/repair for, the classroom.
• Assumes an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities (indoor and outdoor).
• Assists as necessary to ensure the classroom is adequately stocked with any necessary forms or supplies each day before the first child arrives.
• Assists Lead Educator as necessary in maintaining accurate records of attendance, accidents, activity sheets, medications, etc.
• Carries out standards of the Virginia Department of Education licensure rules; responsible to read, review, and understand all regulations.
• Responsible for reporting in an appropriate and timely manner any noncompliance with UVA Wise policies and procedures, VDOE licensure rules, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, CPR and First Aid courses, and other aspects of professional development (Minimum hours required: 16 per year).
• Represents the Educational Assistant position, YWCA, and UVA Wise in a hospitable manner to guests and in contact outside the center.
• Maintains a positive, flexible, and cooperative relationship with all staff and volunteers of the agency.

General Requirements

• Works in a safety-conscious manner, which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to the supervisor.
• Complies with UVA Wise policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Adheres to a drug-free workplace.
• Interacts in a professional, compassionate manner with children, families, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers to…