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TEACHER ASSISTANT at Homes Of Oakridge Inc – Des Moines, Iowa

Homes Of Oakridge Inc
Des Moines, Iowa, 50314, United States
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JOB SUMMARY

The Teacher Assistant assists Teachers in providing quality childcare, ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment for children at the Oak Academy Center. Teacher Assistants may be assigned to a classroom or fill in for different classrooms when a substitute or additional person is needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists teachers with communications and interactions with children, parents, volunteers, and co-workers in a manner that will continue to advance a professional and effective program. Assists teachers in answering / addressing parents’ questions and concerns or refers to teachers for resolution.
  • Assists Teachers in supervising children during inside activities and outside activities including field trips; monitors and ensures a safe environment for the children; works with teachers to nurture social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development during activities.
  • Assists in maintaining childcare areas so they are neat and orderly; performs clean-up and set-up activities as requested; conducts light cleaning, sanitizing, laundry and food service duties.
  • Assists teachers with daily lesson planning; assists with paperwork and preparing materials.
  • Assists Teachers in maintaining classroom records and children’s files; updates work plans and forms as needed.
  • Provides assistance to children during daily self-care routines by offering direction and support when needed; ensures and monitors the proper hygiene habits of the children.
  • Follows infectious control guidelines emergency procedures as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Job Location

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50314, United States

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