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Floater Teacher Assistant
Location:
Bennington, VT
Description:
Description: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week, First Shift Monday - Friday, 25 hours/week, First Shift $17.66 per hour Why Join United Counseling Service: For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community. Benefits: Career development opportunities Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (for FT employees) Retirement Plan with Employer Match (For FT employees) Competitive Pay Pathway to Vermont licensure, if not yet licensed, through agency-provided Clinical Supervision Award winning worksite wellness program An inclusive workplace supported by an active Equity and Inclusion committee Employee Assistance Program Rewarding experience making a difference in the community Smart casual dress code Flexible working options may be available As an additional benefit for our Rostered Clinicians, we provide the required 100 hours of clinical supervision toward licensure, free of charge. Based on the current hourly rate of clinical supervision and the number of hours required, this benefit is valued at approximately $10,000. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Per OHS requirement, must hold a valid Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (AA) or be enrolled in a program leading to a CDA or AA within 2 years of employment start date. Valid Driver's License We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community. Requirements:Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, the Floater Teacher Assistant helps to create and maintain an atmosphere in the classroom in which children feel welcome, valued, comfortable and secure. The Floater Teacher Assistant will help the program day-to-day operations run smoothly by providing classroom teachers with breaks, coverage for meetings, assist with beginning and end of the day cleaning, provide childcare for late afternoon and evening family meetings and events, substituting in the classroom, and help with preparation for the next day. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: EDUCATION: The Floater Teacher Assistant cooperates with the Teacher and/or Manager to be sure that day-to-day operations within the full day program are running smoothly. The Floater will ensure this by providing Teachers with breaks, covering for meetings, riding the bus when needed, replenishing food for the classrooms at mealtimes, assisting with beginning and end of the day cleaning, and substituting in the classroom when needed. CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES: As directed by the Teacher, Co-Teacher and/or Manager, the Floater will supervise children's play activities, help children to participate in individual activities, small, and large group activities. Will also observe and report child's behavior to Teacher. The Floater will work with each individual teaching team to ensure that they are providing the most appropriate support to the classrooms. CLASSROOM AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE: The Floater Teacher Assistant will be responsible to clean the classroom, as directed by the Teacher and at the end of the day. End of the day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sweeping the floors, combining and bagging up all trash, checking the classroom to be sure that lights and air conditioners are off and that all windows are closed, and that all doors are locked. Daily duties may include playground health and safety checklists and minor upkeep; kitchen duties- formula, meal or snack preparation or clean-up, kitchen dishes and cleanup following CCFAP and CDD regulation standards; tidying and organizing common areas and preparation and care of materials and equipment. DOCUMENTATION: Must ensure meeting Office of Head Start and Child Care Licensing Regulations for paperwork standards. Must ensure Bright Futures Quality Credential Account is up to date. Assists Teachers and Co-Teachers with case notes and child observations and entered into electronic child and family records systems. Ensures children are signed in and out of the program in classrooms worked daily and following systems of program procedures. BUS MONITOR: Responsible for assisting children to their seat so the monitor can secure the required 3-point harness in a timely manner. The monitor supervises children at all times they are on the bus and addresses any behavioral concerns with limited to no disruption for the bus driver. Encouraged to read books to the group, sing songs or find some quiet, creative way to keep them engaged during the route. Helps tidy up the bus after each route by picking up any loose items on the floor and sweeping as needed. Additionally, the monitor will assist the driver with the pre- and post-checks of the brake lights and turn signals. Assists with emergency evacuation drills as scheduled.PI239958871PDN-9be6f14c-b4a2-4b03-a88e-cddf4cd7a0b8
Company:
United Counseling Services
Industry:
Other
Posted:
April 27 on Professional Diversity Network
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