Job Details
CDC Assistant Teacher(non-cert
2025-04-14 king's daughters Ashland,KY
Description:
- JOB SUMMARY
- The CDC Assistant Teacher is responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group. In the absence of the lead teacher, may assume temporary responsibilities of executing classroom activities as well as outdoor play and time in the gym.
- DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
- Coordinate room decoration with seasonal/theme related bulletin boards, photographs, children's art work and other appropriate displays under the direction of the lead teacher.
- Aware of State and local health department regulated polices and maintains compliance in the classroom as well as supports other areas of the CDC.
- Assists Housekeeping by cleaning classroom counters, cabinets, tables/chairs. Sweeps and mops classroom as needed.
- Disinfects toys and learning resources in the classroom.
- Handle discipline appropriately and promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline. Confers with lead teacher and or director for guidance/assistance when needed.
- Informs lead teacher of classroom supply or maintenance concerns in a timely manner; and/or leadership of classroom concerns regarding children, families or team members.
- Maintains communication with parents and confidentiality regarding children, families, and other team members.
- Report to Site Director or Administrative Director any cases of suspect child abuse or neglect. Contacts appropriate agencies as outlined in policy.
- EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum requirement:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- CPR and First Aid certified annually
- Current state criminal record check on file
- Preferred qualifications:
- Previous professional child care or teaching experience
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- This job operates in a professional classroom environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers.
- Occasionally work in outside in mild weather conditions
- The noise level in this position is usually low to moderate.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
- Frequently required to walk and move about.
- Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
- Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
- Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
- Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.