Toddler Assistant | Alcuin School | Dallas, TX

Organization: Alcuin School

Location: 6144 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX

Position Title: Toddler Assistant

Job Description: GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Toddler Assistant assists in maintaining the prepared environment, supports the work of the Toddler Guide, and works collaboratively with the Guide to support each student’s optimal growth and development.

JOB SCOPE
The Toddler Assistant is responsible for maintaining the required Minimum Standards and Guidelines for state childcare licensing, assisting in preparing and maintaining the classroom environment per AMI standards, supporting the work of the Toddler Guide in the classroom, and working collaboratively with the Guide to support each child in reaching his/her full potential. This position supports a lead worker and the two work together to nurture the development of the children in the classroom. This position interacts directly with students and parents, closely with the Director of Toddler, and occasionally with the Health Office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
● Maintains the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Minimum Standards and Guidelines for Child Care, and required records for such, including completion of professional development hours and trainings.
● Works cooperatively with the Toddler Guide and supports the Guide’s work in the classroom.
● Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the prepared environment.
● ls responsible for the daily cleaning and disinfecting of all areas of the classroom.
● Works with the Guide to implement the expectations for behavior in the classroom and foster each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth.
● Shares responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students.
● Takes the lead in the classroom when the Guide is absent.
● Facilitates the toilet learning process in the classroom, as directed by the Guide.
● Prepares food for daily snack and food preparation activities and occasionally cooks or bakes.
● Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Guide.
● Makes, refreshes, and replenishes classroom materials and supplies.
● Helps to maintain current, accurate classroom records, including State licensing files and records, and submitting daily attendance.
● Shares the responsibility of reporting any and all accidents/incidents at once, completing the required Toddler Incident Report, and communicating details of incident to appropriate contacts.
● Shares responsibility for execution of all emergency drills.
● Participates in an annual evaluation process, including classroom observations, self-reflection, goal setting, and performance review.
● Strives in all areas to exhibit the behaviors and expectations outlined in the Staff Handbook under Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
● Substitutes in Toddler Extended Day (TED) as needed.
● Attends community and/or parent education events as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
● Other tasks, as assigned by the Head of School.

Requirements:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Required:
● Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
● Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
● High school diploma or higher
● CPR/First Aid training
● Experience working with young children
● Team player with strong communication skills
● High level of integrity and dependability

Preferred:
● Four-year degree
● Spanish speaking
● Experience with Microsoft Office Suite apps

How to Apply: SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Colleen.Jantzi@AlcuinSchool.org

We offer Montessori Training Sponsorships for this position.: No