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FWS - Teacher Assistant at Findlay YMCA (Federal Work-Study)
Owens Community College
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Job Description:
** This position is open exclusively to current Students at Owens Community College who are eligible for Federal Work-Study.
(If you're unsure of your eligibility, please contact studentemployment@owens.edu.)
The Teacher Assistant interacts with children, follows directions, and completes tasks given by the Lead Teacher.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
-Child development
-Early learning best practices
-Safety
Essential Functions:
-Help to maintain the daily anecdotal records and update portfolio for each child
-Assist with self-assessments, child assessments, and environmental assessments
-Help lead teacher to implement daily lessons and prepare materials/supplies
-Perform housekeeping tasks including disinfecting toys/tables, sweeping/mopping floors, managing trash, cleaning microwave/refrigerator, and washing dishes
-Treat children with dignity and speak to them in a friendly, positive, and courteous manner
-Foster YMCA character values: caring, faith, honesty, respect, & responsibility
-Interact with children and encourage them to share experiences, feelings, & ideas
-Foster the independence of children via cleaning up toys, hand washing, etc.
-Use positive guidance techniques, such as redirection, anticipation, elimination of problems, and encouragement of appropriate behavior
-Assist in maintaining a high-quality learning environment
-Attend required meetings and training programs as requested by the Director.
-Perform other duties as assigned
Other Characteristics
-Personable
-Dependable
-Motivated
Minimum Education/Experience
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Ability to pass a background check