OJT OMJCC-Childcare Assistant Teacher - OMJCC
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
OJT position-Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Childcare Assistant Teacher
This is a part time position with 20-28 hours per week. Hours can vary and begin at 7am-630pm.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides direct supervision of a group of children in licensed Before and After school Enrichment or Early Learning program. Assistant Teachers create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall child's experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Child/ Youth Growth & Development
· Identifies and responds to individual differences in personalities, temperaments, development, learning styles, and culture.
· Promotes growth and development using appropriate services and resources Learning Environments & Curriculum.
· Supports developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum implementation.
· Provides an engaging, physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive environment to encourage play, exploration, and learning.
· Provides a safe learning environment where all children and youth can explore and develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical motor skills.
· Guides children and youth in expressing their feelings and asserting themselves in socially acceptable ways.
· Helps children and youth communicate and get along with others in a safe and inclusive environment.
· Support the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all participants.
Observation & Assessment
· Identifies children and youth as individuals and acknowledges that individuals develop at their own pace.
· Maintains confidentiality regarding observation and assessment information.
· Assists with the collection of information about growth, development, and learning.
Interactions with Youth
· Provides a supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors.
· Provides individual guidance and support using appropriate methods, services, and resources.
Youth Engagement
· Supports active participation of children and youth in the program.
· Develops relationships with children and youth while respecting cultural and ability differences in participation style.
· Foster critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills.
· Maintains appropriate emotional and physical boundaries between children, youth, and adults.
· Values cultural differences in children, youth, and families.
Family Engagement
· Communicates respectfully and positively with families from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
· Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families.
· Contributes to positive relationships between school and the afterschool program.
Safety & Wellness
· Follows all health and safety regulations and policies.
· Identifies, documents, and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as mandated by law.
· Responds calmly and effectively to a crisis.
· Recognizes and maintains safe indoor and outdoor areas.
· Supports the nutritional needs and healthy eating practices of children and youth.
· Models healthy lifestyle practices.
Program Planning
· Supports and implements the program's weekly lesson plans.
Professional Development and Leadership
· Promotes professionalism using appropriate skills, services, and resources.
· Improves teaching and learning through professional work habits.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
• High school Diploma or GED required
Experience:
• 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• PREVIOUS experience working wi
This is a part time position with 20-28 hours per week. Hours can vary and begin at 7am-630pm.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides direct supervision of a group of children in licensed Before and After school Enrichment or Early Learning program. Assistant Teachers create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall child's experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Child/ Youth Growth & Development
· Identifies and responds to individual differences in personalities, temperaments, development, learning styles, and culture.
· Promotes growth and development using appropriate services and resources Learning Environments & Curriculum.
· Supports developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum implementation.
· Provides an engaging, physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive environment to encourage play, exploration, and learning.
· Provides a safe learning environment where all children and youth can explore and develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical motor skills.
· Guides children and youth in expressing their feelings and asserting themselves in socially acceptable ways.
· Helps children and youth communicate and get along with others in a safe and inclusive environment.
· Support the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all participants.
Observation & Assessment
· Identifies children and youth as individuals and acknowledges that individuals develop at their own pace.
· Maintains confidentiality regarding observation and assessment information.
· Assists with the collection of information about growth, development, and learning.
Interactions with Youth
· Provides a supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors.
· Provides individual guidance and support using appropriate methods, services, and resources.
Youth Engagement
· Supports active participation of children and youth in the program.
· Develops relationships with children and youth while respecting cultural and ability differences in participation style.
· Foster critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills.
· Maintains appropriate emotional and physical boundaries between children, youth, and adults.
· Values cultural differences in children, youth, and families.
Family Engagement
· Communicates respectfully and positively with families from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
· Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families.
· Contributes to positive relationships between school and the afterschool program.
Safety & Wellness
· Follows all health and safety regulations and policies.
· Identifies, documents, and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as mandated by law.
· Responds calmly and effectively to a crisis.
· Recognizes and maintains safe indoor and outdoor areas.
· Supports the nutritional needs and healthy eating practices of children and youth.
· Models healthy lifestyle practices.
Program Planning
· Supports and implements the program's weekly lesson plans.
Professional Development and Leadership
· Promotes professionalism using appropriate skills, services, and resources.
· Improves teaching and learning through professional work habits.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
• High school Diploma or GED required
Experience:
• 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• PREVIOUS experience working wi
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