RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
List of essential functions of the job and correlating primary duties to be performed in the role .
Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
Support implementation of classroom goals:
• Create a safe and nurturing environment where children can play, learn and take risks.
• In partnership with Early Learning Center Directors and peers, facilitate a collaborative, dynamic, positive, and innovative classroom culture.
• Engage and monitor children in daily routines, play, hygiene and learning experiences.
• Step into any classroom (toddler, or preschool) to maintain ratios and support transitions.
• Communicate effectively with teaching teams and report any concerns to the Director/s.
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and maintenance of material.
• Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of all children in classroom. Follow all safety and health guidelines.
• Direct parent communication to supervising teacher in a polite and professional manner.
• Adhere to all EEC regulations and/or guidelines as defined by Director/s.
Support each child’s individual needs, as required:
• Facilitate and assist the child’s physical, social, emotional needs.
• Assist each child in the verbalization of feelings and emotions.
Standard Staff Expectations :
Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:
• Demonstrate a love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued, seen, and respected.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling.
• Perform other duties as required by the organization.