UPK Preschool Teachers Assistant at Jones Elementary

Description:

Under the ultimate direction of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Supervisor, the UPK Certified Teacher Assistant is responsible to assist the UPK Teacher in the planning and implementation of a program for social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children in the UPK classroom. He/she/they is responsible for assisting in the daily provision of activities and establishing a healthy routine for a group of children in the Utica City School District’s UPK program. He/she/they assists in providing age appropriate curriculum, daily activities and a positive framework for a safe and enriching classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the UPK Teacher with preparation, implementation and evaluation of the classroom activities and curriculum as a whole as well as specific activities.
• Cares for children’s physical needs, which may involve lifting and carrying very young children if necessary.
• Assists in maintaining an environment that is safe, healthy, orderly and appealing.
• Shares with the UPK Teacher observations and insights relating to specific children in the group.
• Alerts the UPK Teacher to children with special needs, to problems, incidents and emergencies to ensure appropriate intervention is taken.
• Develops and maintains a cooperative working relationship with UPK students’ parents and guardians.
• Assists in planning and implementing educational and recreational activities that meet varying student needs.
• Provides classroom instruction in the absence of the Teacher
• Reports to the UPK Teacher the need for supplies, materials, equipment and repairs.
• Participates effectively in supervisory conferences and staff meetings
• Maintains self in professional manner at all times and adheres to the Utica City School District and The Neighborhood Center policies, procedures, and mission statements.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working.
• Assists with other related responsibilities as assigned.

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