SE, Family Enrichment Center (FEC) Teacher Assistant, ST/WS9927 - Yavapai College

Position may close before the posted end date without notice.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  Position open until filled.

Position Supervisor: Victoria Sweet
Department/Office: Family Enrichment Center

• Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits hours
• All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form
• Work with a diverse student population 
• Exhibit patience and a positive attitude
• Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, and ability to complete a variety of tasks on immediate or extended timelines
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
• Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used
• Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines
• Have a strong understanding of technology and the ability to use it effectively and efficiently
• Must have the following skills/characteristics: leadership, dependability, initiative, enthusiasm, discipline and willingness to grow both personally and professionally
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months experience working with children, ages 3 months – 5 years
• Interest in working with young children
• Ability to treat each child with dignity, respect, and a caring attitude
• Willingness to take direction from teachers
• Eagerness to learn more about children, child development and teaching strategies
• AZ Fingerprint clearance card, or ability to obtain
• Proof of negative TB test, or ability to obtain

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, 0 - 25 hours per week depending on department need, availability of funds and student eligibility.

This position will gain marketable work experience by working with Yavapai College staff, Faculty and affiliates in a group effort to support the mission, goals and values of Yavapai College. The FEC Teacher Assistant will support the FEC by

• Maintaining a neat, appropriate appearance and being prompt for work hours
• Ensuring children's safety through effective supervision
• Interacting in a calm, positive and caring manner with the children
• Assisting teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Reading to children both individually and in small groups, as directed by the teacher
• Developing an awareness of each child's individual needs, interests, and personality
• Interacting with the children in ways that empower them as problem-solvers & investigators, encouraging them to respect themselves and others, validating their individuality and promoting their self-esteem
• Serving as a model for children by speaking and acting in respectful ways
• Assisting with daily set-up, meals, clean-up and CACFP daily meal count recordkeeping as needed
• Being a willing and helpful support to the teaching staff by following their directions and anticipating where your help is needed (e.g. if a  teacher's attention is focused on one child, make sure you are supervising the rest of the group).
• Maintaining the confidentiality of children, parents and staff at all times
• Assisting in maintaining an orderly, attractive learning environment
• Following Center policies and procedures to assure a safe and healthy environment (i.e. wash hands at appropriate times, follow proper diapering and sanitizing procedures, do clean-up chores as needed, and follow the Center's sickness policy)
• Reading all articles, classroom newsletters and/or teacher updates given to you by the teaching staff and/or the director
• Adhere to the Center's "no gossip" policy