Program Assistant - job 1 of 2

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Easterseals’ mission is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. Easterseals endeavors to offer services and programs that assist and empower those with disability related needs. We serve children and adults with disabilities as well as their families and caregivers. Our staff work with individuals to help them overcome challenges, achieve personal goals and live to their fullest potential.

Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Assist the Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Supervise the children at all times to ensure their welfare, health and safety.

Greet and address each child by name; treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect.

Interact, engage and assist children at all times to provide a nurturing learning environment.

Assist the site in multiple capacities: kitchen support, classroom support, office support as directed by the Site Manager, Site Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher.

Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire and lock down drills.

Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program

Take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP.

Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times.

Maintain classroom and storage materials in a neat, orderly and safe manner.

Perform general housekeeping tasks i.e. floors, tables cabinets, toys, counters, shelves, staff kitchen/lounge, cots and cubbies etc.

Required to attend staff meetings, departmental special events (day, evening and/or weekends) workshops, conferences or in-services as directed by the Site Manager.

High School Diploma or equivalent required, current college-level coursework strongly preferred.

A minimum of 6 months working with young children strongly preferred.

$17.05/hour