Preschool Assistant Teacher

• Cares for children by playing with them, talking to them, comforting them, helping them, preventing squabbles, protecting them from harm from strangers, other children or inappropriate toys or unsafe conditions.
• Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the classroom by picking up toys, organizing, cleaning up spills and mishaps immediately.
• Maintains security of each child by following check-in and check-out procedures; following company’s rules and policies.
• Maintains cleanliness of each child by changing diapers, changing clothes; wiping noses, dirty hands and faces.
• Maintains order by bringing behavioral problems to the immediate attention of the lead teacher
• Protects childcare by upholding all posted rules.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• MUST BE WILLING, ABLE AND CAPABLE OF CHANGING DIAPERS FOR ALL CHILDREN IN YOUR CARE / CLASSROOM
• Must be consistently on time and willing to complete an entire day’s shift for your scheduled / contracted time.
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• The ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry children
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• The ability to respond quickly - physically and mentally
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to safely climb step ladders
• The ability to work outdoors with the children (we go outside multiple times EVERY DAY unless the weather is extreme)
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly the entire day, particularly gloves and masks
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to clean a child after toileting accidents
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions pertaining to parent communication
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different locations as specified by your scheduling supervisor

• Create a MERIT account & obtain a STARS ID number
• Have a highschool diploma or equivalent with transcript uploaded to MERIT system
• Register with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and pass a background check, and fingerprinting as deemed necessary by DCYF. Background check performed once every 3 years and more as deemed necessary by Blossoms Childcare
• Child Care Basics 30 Hour STARS Certificate, plus 10 hours of continued education yearly thereafter
• (Will be required after 5 years of employment) Stackable certificates: Initial Certificate and any additional education required by DCYF

• Negative TB Test results done within the last 12 months
• 1st Aid & Infant, Child and Adult CPR (expires every two years)
• 2 hour BBP Certificate (expires every year)
• Food Handlers Card (expires every 2 years)
• Safe Sleep Training (expires every year)
• Read all handbooks provided for families with Blossoms Childcare

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