PROGRAM ASSISTANT - WOODCLIFF
Qualifications: - Experience in working with young children
- Ability to comply with State licensing rules for child care centers (LARA)
- Ability to use positive behavior support with preschool students
- Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including staff, students, and families
- Willingness and commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices
- Ability to perform a large range of motion, including standing for long periods of time, sitting on the floor, climbing, lifting weight (15 to 50 pounds), kneeling, or crouching
- Ability to assist in planning and implementing day-to-day classroom activities and lessons
- Ability to work effectively in a noisy environment
- Ability to maintain a harmonious work environment and a positive team relationship in the childcare classroom
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while performing the duties of a childcare assistant
- Excellent attendance record and punctuality
- Ability to maintain group ratio limit throughout all daily activities
- Ability to foster children’s education and growth
- Ability to diligently supervise children both inside the school and outside on the playground
- Ability to be responsible for accurate record keeping and documentation of attendance and any accidents/incidents
- Willingness to maintain the cleanliness of the facility
- Willingness to assist with any other duties that may be assigned to the employee by the Director or Lead Teacher
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or willingness to become certified
- High School diploma (college-level coursework in education/childcare preferred)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 4-6 hours per day
Location: James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff
Compensation: Pay rate commensurate with experience
Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
