Van Driver School / Teacher's Assistant (Pawtucket , RI)
Overview:
Dr. Day Care Learning Center provides care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School Age programs. We offer quality care and education 52 weeks of the year - we are the Home of the Educational Guarantee!
Dr. Day Care provides family, youth and child services in a safe, structured and nurturing environment through a team of dedicated professionals. Our teachers are supported by our home office in order to provide the best quality care and education for all of our students. Learn and grow with Dr. Day Care and be part of a company that has earned a positive reputation amongst parents and the community.
The Teacher Assistant will be required to perform the following duties including, but not limited to,:
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to,:
Education Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Dr. Day Care Learning Center provides care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School Age programs. We offer quality care and education 52 weeks of the year - we are the Home of the Educational Guarantee!
Dr. Day Care provides family, youth and child services in a safe, structured and nurturing environment through a team of dedicated professionals. Our teachers are supported by our home office in order to provide the best quality care and education for all of our students. Learn and grow with Dr. Day Care and be part of a company that has earned a positive reputation amongst parents and the community.
Benefit Package Includes
- 401K with Match
- Health and Dental
- Paid Time Off
- Reduced Child Care Tuition
- 13 Paid Holidays
The Teacher Assistant will be required to perform the following duties including, but not limited to,:
- Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment
- Help plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of children
- Help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning
- Communicate positively with parents
- Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program
- Help prepare activities
- Serve meals to the children
- Help to keep the classroom clean, organized and maintained
- Drive company van/mini-bus to and from schools and/or field trips
- Monitors the behavior of all children including proper sitting, entering and exiting of the van
- Uses proper protocol as necessary when an emergency situation arises notifying the proper authorities including the Administrators and/or Home Office
- Operates van/mini-bus safely at all times in accordance with posted speed limits, parking restrictions, passing zones and all other traffic and driving laws
- Assumes responsibility for ratio and head counts, school locations and children
- Checks the condition of vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order
- Assumes responsibility for ensuring that all children board and exit the van safely
- Attend meetings and trainings
- Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to,:
- Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment
- Help plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning
- Communicate feedback, concerns and questions to the Lead Teacher or Administrator for parent feedback
- Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program
- Help prepare activities
- Serve meals to the children
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
- Attend child specific orientation meetings and monthly Therapeutic Integration Specialist (TIS) trainings
- Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives
- Promote interactions between typically developing children and TCCS children and support the children in participating successfully in activities
- Document children’s progress, behaviors and medical status related to the children’s Therapeutic Integration Plans (TIPs) in partnership with the classroom teacher/Administrator and Clinician
- Assist in the development and implementation of the TIPs
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary
Education Requirements:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Must participate in early childhood staff development program
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum one (1) year experience working with children in a supervised school age setting
- Strong communication skills
- Positive team player
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc.
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Other Requirements:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
- Must possess a valid chauffer’s license and meet insurance required parameter for safe driving or obtain a chauffer's license prior to working.
- Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check
- Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS)
- Available to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, according to the needs of the business
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position