POSITION TITLE: Childcare Provider Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Frasier Center

REPORTS TO: Principal 

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 190 days

DATE REVIEWED: 06-2022

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and length of contract to be established by the board of education.  The annual period of service for the Childcare Provider Assistant is 190 days.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To support the classroom teaching in providing appropriate culturally-responsive learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the classroom. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. 

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students 

• Supports teacher with planning and implementing the district approved curriculum  

• Develops and maintains individual relationships with children by providing care that is responsive attentive, consistent, comforting, supportive, and culturally sensitive within an effective learning atmosphere 

• Supports teacher in establishing and maintaining NAEYC standards in the classroom,  

• Supports education-related purposes outside the instructional day including PTA events, family engagement events, etc. 

• Assists teacher in creating and maintaining an environment for learning that embraces cultural diversity through functional and attractive displays, exhibits of student work, and family photographs 

• Participates in professional learning to increase skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities and serves on committee’s when needed 

• Ensures adherence to good health and safety procedures 

• Assists teacher in daily duties and responsibilities within the school 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students and volunteers. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or higher degree in education or related field

• Three (3) years experience in an early childhood program preferred  

EVALUATION: Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.