1. Ensure the safety of all children in an assigned group and maintain sight and sound at all times.
2. Create a warm, clean, and accepting environment that is inclusive of all children’s needs. Provide a welcoming atmosphere for all families, volunteers, community representatives, and staff.
3. Assist teachers with creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Ensure that activities are child led, play based, and meet fidelity requirements. Conduct lesson plans as written in the absence of the lead teacher(s). Observe and document evidence of child growth and development in order to contribute to assessments.
4. Abide by program philosophies on parent engagement and parent participation. Actively participate in parent engagement opportunities. Encourage families to engage in activities offered by the program that promote family well-being.
5. Appropriately communicate with families both verbally and in writing. Provide families with resources and referrals to community agencies as needed. Shares all conversations with the child’s primary caregiver in a timely manner.
6. Model appropriate language and behavior for children, volunteers, and families
7. Report any health, social, or crisis needs of the child or family to the child’s primary caregiver.
8. Attend all meetings and trainings as required to meet state and federal regulations.
1. Must have a CDA, an equivalent of a CDA (12 credit hours in ECE), or be able to obtain a CDA within two years of employment.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age.
3. Must have or be able to obtain CPR certification annually and First Aid certification every two years.
4. General knowledge of child development, nutrition, health, and safety is preferred.
5. Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
6. Experience working with children under the age of 3 years is preferred.
Apply at https://www.dsiservices.org/ following the steps below:
1. Click on Careers
2. Click on Job Listings
3. Click on Kokomo Region
4. Click on Kokomo
5. Scroll to the Infant and Toddler Assistant Teacher position