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National Children's Center Teacher Assistant in Washington, District Of Columbia
To ensure NCC continues to provide opportunities to the people within our community, Teacher Assistant’s primary responsibility is to participate in the planning and implementation of classroom activities and provide basic care to children enrolled in the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
A ssist with the planning and implementation of classroom activities to meet individualized
Family Service Plans outcomes and strategies
Present relevant information at team meetings and parent meetings when needed
Provide for the needs of the child
Attend required meetings and in-services on time
Participate in staff developmental training activities and teaming opportunities
Maintain appropriate cleanliness of room and materials including strict adherence to program
sanitation and procedures
Adhere to all program policies and procedures
Participate in scheduled bus duty
Perform duties in a timely manner
Assume responsibility for classroom when the classroom teacher is absent
Lesson Planning for small group activities
Ensure that written and verbal communication with parent consistently occurs and is documented operations
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma and Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Lifting of up to 30 pounds is required. Other physical demands includes bending and stooping to assist children with dressing needs, toileting, transitioning from sitting on floor or chair to standing during classroom activities, transferring non-ambulatory children to and from wheelchairs, strollers, chairs, therapy equipment, changing tables, cribs, etc.
Children with a diagnose such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Integration disorder, Behavioral problems, Cerebral Palsy, often will pull/jerk away or bolt/run from caregivers. The ability to intervene in these situations is required. Moving or lifting of any child may be required in an emergency situation (i.e. to assist toddlers in evacuating the building or to ascend or descend stairs) and/or to prevent injury on playground or other outdoor situations/activities.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information :
Y ou are required to be FULLY vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.