Reference #: 5000959536206Part-Time Assistant Teacher (Saturday's)Throughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

　　POSITION SUMMARY:  The Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in implementing the daily program in the classroom by preparing supplies and the classroom environment for the day's activities, and cleaning up and reorganizing the classroom at the end of the day. Under the direction of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant supervises play activities, participates in group games, enforces safety rules, and assists children with self-help activities. The Teacher Assistant also serves as a behavioral role model for parents and volunteers by projecting a warm, caring personality towards others in a way that encourages and supports their positive self-esteem.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare classroom for the day's activities including but not limited to preparing supplies and arranging the classroom appropriatelyAssist in clean up and reorganization of the classroom at the end of the dayAs requested by the teacher, supervise play activities, participate in games, enforce safety rules, and intervene when children are at risk of injuring themselves and/or othersAssist children with self-help activities including but not limited to self-feeding, washing hands, tying shoes, buttoning buttons, holding pencils, and cleaning up after oneselfAssist parents as needed during lunchtimeRole model positive behaviors and parent-child interaction for parents and volunteers including, but not limited to interacting with peers, communicating with others, appropriate parent/child interactions for play and assisting child with age-appropriate tasks, as well as providing appropriate mental and physical stimulation, discipline, and structureChange diapers and monitor toileting using universal precautionsPerform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis management using agency-trained protocolsPerform cleaning tasks per the classroom cleaning schedulePerform other duties as assigned

　　IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Teacher

　　DIRECT REPORTS:  None

　　CONTACTS:  Parents, children, Family School staff

　　EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or GEDTwo (2) years' experience with preschool-aged childrenExperience in a classroom setting highly preferredNon-profit human service experience highly preferredDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to solve problems and make decisions in collaboration with the teacherDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust be able to perform CPR and crisis management using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skillsElwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

　　Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.#CB#MONThroughout, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104Part-timeNon-UnionEducat on, Child Care, Early Childhood

　　Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.