SPSV-Project KEYS Assistant - Various Sites-24-25-5 - Los Lunas Schools : Job Details

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS

PROJECT KEYS ASSISTANT

TITLE: Project Keys Assistant

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School diploma or equivalent, and 18 years of age

* Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

* Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills

* Experience working with children and an understanding of child development.

* Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills

* Must clear full background check with Los Lunas Schools and ECECD

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OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant supports the Site Manager and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.? They must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. And assist the staff in implementing a quality before and after school program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Site Manager and the Director.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: ?

* Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.

* Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.

* Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions.

* Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.

* Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to Project KEYS.

* Follow all center policies and state regulations.

* Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

* Maintain confidentiality of information.

* Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

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REPORTS TO: Daycare Director

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be in accordance with current student calendar. Project KEYS Assistant will be paid on a timecard/hourly basis at a rate of $16.50 per hour.

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PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING: This position will require the employee to function at a medium physical capacity as defined by Workman's Compensation statutes. Medium physical capacity indicates the ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally or to 25 pounds frequently.

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OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl, sit on the floor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:

WORK ACTIONS:

Finger dexterity F

Sitting O Standing O Walking F

REPETITIVE MOTIONS:

Hand: right F left F both F

Foot: right F left F both F

Grasping: hand right F left F

Fine manipulation: right F left F

USE OF HEAD AND NECK:

Static O Flexing O Rotating: O

WORK POSITIONS:

Bending O Squatting R Crawling R

Climbing R Reaching O Vision C

ACTIVITIES:

Unprotected Heights R Driving automotive equipment R

Around machinery R Temperature extremes R

Noise and vibration R Hazards F

Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals R

BALANCE AND COORDINATION: C

Definitions: R = rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7 hour day

O = occasionally = 10 to 33% of a 7 hour day

F = frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7 hour day

C = continuously = 67% to 100 % of a 7 hour day