Remote Teacher assistant Jobs in Fontana, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for creating an atmosphere that is positive for learning and that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making with children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Assist in the implementation of the Creative Curriculum and CDE Standards for CCTR classrooms. Assist in preparing weekly lesson plans in advance that include both indoor and outdoor activities; are individualized and based on the child’s needs, interest and schedules; and, include multicultural educational materials and activities. Promote an age-appropriate curriculum that focuses on the needs of each child in accordance with California Department of Education, Desired Results and ITERS / ECERS standards.
• Document volunteer activities, and parent communication regarding children's functions and activities within the Program at TRF.
• Contribute to organizing the classroom according to developmental levels and individual needs of infants and toddlers : the development of trust and emotional security; opportunities to explore a variety of sensory and motor experiences; opportunities for the development of self-awareness, autonomy, and self-expression; and opportunities for gross and fine motor development.
• Ensure infant and toddler classrooms are home like, safe, sanitary, and free of clutter. Organize the classroom in rudimentary learning centers that are well defined, rotating materials routinely to create a stimulating environment. Provide for diaper changing and toilet training functions in the classroom in a safe, sanitary and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Promote the development of secure relationships with infants and toddlers assigned by assuring primary and continuity of care. Relate to children in a calm, caring, nurturing, soothing manner, responding to all cries, babbles, and talks, using appropriate child guidance techniques at all times. Supervise children at all times during the day.
• Observe children and record observations in anecdotal records, making appropriate referrals. Assist with developmental screenings, as assigned. Maintain updated individual and group checklists according to program policies and procedures.
• Provide meals and snacks to children according to their age, development and needs. Conduct family style dining and implement according to program policy and procedures, and CDE Standards.
• Involve parents in all aspects of the classroom. Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the center, a positive home-center connection and a family partnership.
• Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents through a variety of methods and send activities home that parents can do with their children to support the curriculum and the child's learning. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, food reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports, as required. Participate in program training and staff meetings. Maintain supplies and submit a list to the supervisor when additional items are needed.
• Report to work at scheduled times and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a timely and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation : $19 to $23 per hour