Community Action Committee of Pike County
Position Title:
Assistant Teacher
Department:
Early Childhood Program
Reports To:
Education Site Coordinator
Program Director:
Barb Davis
FTE:
1.0
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt
EEOC Category:
Administrative Support Worker
Pay Level:
D2
Effective Date:

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Agency Approval:
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Employee Signature:

www.pikecac.org

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OUR MISSION…_*
It is the mission of the Community Action Committee of Pike County to improve the well-being and independence of those we serve.

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OUR VISION…_*
It is the vision of the Community Action Committee of Pike County to be the leading community service provider and employer of choice in the region.

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OUR LOCATIONS…_*
Piketon
Waverly
Jackson
Portsmouth – Broadway
West Portsmouth
Manchester

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OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES…_*

• Early Childhood & Head Start

• Energy & Weatherization

• Workforce & Business Development

• Senior Programs

• Community Action Transit System (CATS)

• Social Services

• Pike Mobility Management

• Health Insurance Marketplace Assistance

• Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

• Free Tax Preparation

• Valley View Health Centers

• Primary Care

• General Dentistry

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT…_*
Community Action Committee of Pike County is an equal opportunity employer. No personnel decisions concerning any term or condition of employment shall be based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, Vietnam-era status, age, military status, place of birth, or genetic information, except where such criteria constitute a bona fide occupational requirement.

• About Community Action Committee of Pike County…*

Since 1966, the Community Action Committee of Pike County has been providing a broad base of much needed services to residents of Southern Ohio to promote self-sufficiency and to address the major causes of poverty. We are an embodiment of our nation’s spirit of hope – changing people’s lives and improving the communities we serve.
About Early Childhood Program….
For over 50 years, the CAC Early Childhood Program has helped prepare our community’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and later in life. Head Start, Early Head Start, Early Childhood Education, and Child Care programs promote children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Over 300 children ages 0-5 and pregnant women are served each year at five Pike County locations or in the family's own home. The program has attained the highest achievement of five-star Step Up to Quality ratings at all sites. The Early Childhood Program strives to “join with our community in strengthening families and improving the quality of life for children.”
Position Impact and Purpose…
The Assistant Teacher position is responsible for the education, safety, and well-being of the children enrolled in the Early Childhood Program. This position is responsible for assisting in the creation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans, preparing materials, and implementing these activities. Responsibilities may include opening/closing of the classroom with the potential to possibly rotate these roles with the other staff in the classroom. Child Care Staff will work with the Enrollment Coordinator and Clerical Specialist on collecting child care fees from families, reminding parents to complete TAPS on the tablet for ODJFS reimbursement. Responsible for taking daily attendance, take anecdotal notes on children daily, assisting the teacher in maintaining child files, communicate daily with families, and to assist children with diapering/toilet learning skills. This position will substitute for the Teachers in their absence.

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Key Relationships…*

• Early Childhood Director

• Early Childhood Enrollees

• Community Partners

• Education Site Coordinator

• Early Childhood Families

• HR Business Partners

• Early Childhood Management Team

• Early Childhood Staff

• Maintenance Staff

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Key Characteristics and Competencies…*

• Pleasant Demeanor

• Positive Attitude

• Emotional Intelligence

• Excellent Communicator

• Conflict Management

• Problem Solving

• Reliable

• Integrity

• Accountability

• Team Work

• Detail Oriented

• Time Management

Essential Functions…
Functional Area:
Child Development/Health/Disabilities
Estimated Effort: 55%

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Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations*

• Supervise and monitor children at all times. Employ Active Supervision techniques as outlined in the Early Childhood Active Supervision procedure.

• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to plan and deliver collaborative services across all service areas.

• Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.

• Assist in giving other center staff adequate time for breaks while maintaining staff/child ratio. Hours may vary from 5:45 am to 6:15 pm. Will be expected to substitute for other team members to ensure the provision of services and to maintain staff/child ratio.

• Assist in assessing individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns.

• Assist in developing and utilizing integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children.

• Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities.

• Will utilize intentional teaching strategies throughout the day to encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making. Will ask open ended questions and listen respectfully.

• Assist in establishing weekly goals that promote individual and group education plans and include safety, dental, nutrition, and mental health activities.

• Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; create and change learning centers as needed.

• Document ongoing assessments according to the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, Ohio Early Learning Content Standards and/or Ohio Infant/Toddler Guidelines.

• Conduct daily health checks to ensure that children are free from communicable diseases.

• Assist in adapting curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in the Individual Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and assessment information.

• Shall meet and greet parents daily. Distribute written information as needed.

• Assist in meal preparation. Removal of food and waste and clean up. Will take trash to dumpster. Complete all required tracking of the meal counts.

• Assist in collection of child care fees from parents. Shall work closely with Enrollment Coordinator or his/her designee to ensure that parents with unpaid fees are not permitted to leave children in the classroom.

• Become knowledgeable of Community Action Programs and local community resources.

• Complete all required tracking of information and documentation regrading attendance records, reports and all other essential records required by the program in a timely and comprehensive manner. All documentation shall be uploaded into the online ChildPlus system.

• Participate in program planning and on-going monitoring including the Program Self-Assessment, Program Plans, Strategic Plan, etc.

• Complete inventory of food and classroom supplies.

• Child Care Assistant Teachers will ensure parents are providing schedules in advance and will give those schedules to the Site Supervisor.

• Child Care Assistant Teachers will assist in collecting child care fees and assist caregivers with any back-taps they may have.

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Functional Area: *
Parent, Family, Community Engagement
Estimated Effort: 30%

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Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations*

• Build trusting and respectful relationships with families that integrate their values, beliefs, and caregiving practices.

• Document all relevant contacts with parents on case notes per agency policy.

• Encourage volunteerism and attendance to all parent activities and provide and atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family engagement in the classroom.

• Notify Family Services Manager or designated staff if a family needs or requests special resources or services

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Functional Area: *
Other Duties
Estimated Effort: 10%

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Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations*

• Must handle confidential information in accordance with agency policy.

• Assist wit the general maintenance, security of facility, inventory of equipment and supplies. Shall request supplies as needed to ensure provision of services.

• Must immediately divulge information to supervisor if charged and/or convicted of criminal offenses and/or traffic offenses that could affect agency insurance coverage.

• Is aware that social networking sites are banned during work time unless they are program specific.

• Responsible for reading and adhering to all agency policies and procedures, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Licensing Rules and/or Ohio Department of Education Licensing Rules for Preschool Children and Head Start Performance Standards.

• Responsible, along with the other staff, for keeping center, office, kitchen and supply areas clean and orderly.

• Assist with other duties as defined by assigned supervisor when other work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the Early Childhood Program and/or CAC.

• Participate in recruitment and enrollment as necessary to ensure that full enrollment is maintained.

• Complete 15 hours of related training per year.

• Complete all ODJFS/ODE licensing and HSPPS requirements for staff files as documented on prescribed forms.

• Expectations include: a pleasant demeanor, a positive attitude, a willing spirit and team commitment. Must behave and act in ways between and among co-workers that is conducive to team work, cooperation and an overall effort to ensure a pleasant and positive work atmosphere. Must maintain a courteous, professional demeanor with children and families and maintain a positive reflection of CAC and the Early Childhood Program.

• Is aware that personal cell phones are not permitted in classrooms.

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Functional Area: *
Transportation w/CDL or Van Certification
Estimated Effort: 5%

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Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes and Expectations*

• Drive safely at all times and follow all Ohio Laws, Regulations, and CAC Agency Policies.

• Secure all children in safety harnesses or car seats.

• Complete a 2-hour annual ODJFS Ohio Pre-Service Driver Curriculum Training.

• Complete all necessary driving duties and paperwork.

• Shall obtain a van (T8V) physical each year or upon request by supervisor.

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Minimum Requirements…*
Education:
Center Based Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
Job-Related Experience:
This position does not require job related experience but will give preference to candidates who have experience.
People Management Experience:
This position does not directly supervise employees.
Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations:
Center Based Child Development Associate credential (CDA)
Other:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop and bend to speak with children on their level.

• Must possess audio and visual skills to care for young children.

• Three References

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License

• Physical Exam and/or T8 exam

• Permission to obtain a copy of BCI and FBI background check.

• Reliable transportation and up to date proof of insurance.

• Be insurable under the agencies insurance policy.

• Signed Standards of Conduct

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Preferred Qualifications…*
Early Childhood degree or qualifying degree with experience working with infants and toddlers.
Preference given based on length of experience working with children under the age of six.
Working Conditions…
This position is in a well-lighted classroom with up to 8 children whose ages can be from 6 weeks old to 3 years old. Work is fast paced and requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and to stoop and bend to interact with children on their level. Must be willing to engage in professional development efforts, including occasional overnight stays, as available to the position and requested by the supervisor. This work can involve moderate to high levels of stress.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.31 per hour

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