Personnel Commission

CLASS TITLE: Teacher Assistant II

To assist teacher(s) in the supervision and care of young children in the Child Development Center and State Preschool programs. Employees in this classification receive direct or general supervision from a center teacher and work on a day to day basis within the framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class provides assistance to children who are primarily preschool/kindergarten age in implementing program objectives and providing responsible day care.

• Assists teacher in classroom routines

• Assists in food service:

- Receive and set up food meals
- Maintain a clean environment for food service area
- Wash dishes and pans

• Assists the teacher to work with individuals and groups of children

• Assists in supervising of children in indoor and outdoor activities

• Assists teacher in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment

• Assists children in bathroom procedures

• Participates with teacher in home visits

• Assists with the implementation of emergency procedures and first aid

• Attends meetings and in-services

• Record keeping and order supplies

• Assists with health and child development procedures

• Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment

• Aids Teacher in attending to student needs and ensuring students safety on field trips

• Assists teacher in gathering student observation and assessment information

• Assists teachers in carrying out instructional activities including social cognitive, physical, creative and language development

• May provide input to assist teacher with preparation of lesson plans

• Orients substitute teachers/assistants in following established classroom routine/procedures in order to meet individual student needs

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Effective child guidance practices and principles

General areas of child growth and development or human growth and development; children, families and communities; and program/curriculum used in early childhood education.

Ability to:

Obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

Assist with indoor and outdoor recreational activities suitable for children of preschool/kindergarten age

Communicate with young children, parents, and staff

Complete federally mandated training requirements required for licensing by the State Department of Social Services

Learn effective and appropriate techniques and practices utilized in preschool education

Read, write, and speak English at a level sufficient for successful job performance

Effectively supervise a group of children in varying activities

Effectively understand and follow written and oral instructions

Effectively communicate and relate to preschool/kindergarten children in a positive and sensitive manner

Maintain effectiveness in a stressful situation

Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Participate in and complete federally mandated training requirements required for licensing by the State Department of Social Services

Analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action

Apply appropriate first aid procedures and minor injuries

Construct charts and other learning aids appropriate for preschool children.

Requirements:

Possession of or be eligible for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

2 years experience necessary

Must be 18 years of age

May require:

Bilingual/bicultural proficiency English and second language as specified by the County Office.

BARGAINING UNIT: Aides Unit

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Indoor, classroom and outdoor settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hearing and speaking information in person and on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and proofread documents, perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies, lifting light objects.

Personnel Commission Approval: December 1990
Revised: October 9, 1997, May 22, 2003 (Added Restricted Class), October 19, 2006