Who We Are
The Childrens Home mission is to partner with children families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
$16/hour
Are you passionate about supporting children in learning and thriving Come join the Southern Tier Community Center (an entity of the Childrens Home) as a Part Time School Age Child Care Site Supervisor at George F. Johnson located in Endicott NY!! (This is a parttime after school position.
Position Summary
The teacher assistant will work under the direction of the School Age Child Care Director and the Site Supervisor. The teacher assistant will provide support with all program activities including but not limited to arts & crafts games sports & other physical activities group activities quiet & homework time team building and learning centers. The assistants are expected to create and maintain an atmosphere which is beneficial to the physical and emotional health of the youth. Teacher Assistants will also guide and direct the children in care and participate in assessments of the progress of each youth. All staff are mandated reporters.
Responsibilities
- Provide Support encouragement dignity and discipline for the children.
- Provide opportunities for growth and moral character through challenging activities education and entertainment.
- Encourage and enable children to develop selfhelp skills clean up after themselves and participate in the maintenance of facility where appropriate.
- Assure compliance with procedures in cases of suspected child abuse/neglect. Ensure discretion with regard to these situations and nay other personal or private information regarding children and families.
- Participate in required child care training programs as required in areas of: Schoolage Regulations regulations and procedures in Child Abuse and Maltreatment Child Abuse and Maltreatment identification and prevention record maintenance and management safety and security procedures program development and nutrition and health needs of children 30 hours every two 2 years are required and provided)
- Assure that signs of illness health problems or potentially dangerous situations are reported to SACC Director and recorded on the Daily Health Check Form.
- Pay special attention to children with dietary restrictions and those who potentially require medication (administered by family) while in our care.
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**
Requirements
Education
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- Some college credits in relevant subject preferred.
Experience
- One 1 year experience working with children under the age of 13 required.
- Drivers license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required.
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Children s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their longterm goal.
One 1 year experience working with children under the age of 13 required. Driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required.
Education
Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Some College credits in relevant subject preferred.