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OJT position-Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Childcare Assistant Teacher This is a part time position with 20-28 hours per week. Hours can vary and begin at 7am-630pm. POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides direct supervision of a group of children in licensed Before and After school Enrichment or Early Learning program. Assistant Teachers create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall child's experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Child/ Youth Growth & Development · Identifies and responds to individual differences in personalities, temperaments, development, learning styles, and culture. · Promotes growth and development using appropriate services and resources Learning Environments & Curriculum. · Supports developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum implementation. · Provides an engaging, physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive environment to encourage play, exploration, and learning. · Provides a safe learning environment where all children and youth can explore and develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical motor skills. · Guides children and youth in expressing their feelings and asserting themselves in socially acceptable ways. · Helps children and youth communicate and get along with others in a safe and inclusive environment. · Support the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all participants. Observation & Assessment · Identifies children and youth as individuals and acknowledges that individuals develop at their own pace. · Maintains confidentiality regarding observation and assessment information. · Assists with the collection of information about growth, development, and learning. Interactions with Youth · Provides a supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors. · Provides individual guidance and support using appropriate methods, services, and resources. Youth Engagement · Supports active participation of children and youth in the program. · Develops relationships with children and youth while respecting cultural and ability differences in participation style. · Foster critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills. · Maintains appropriate emotional and physical boundaries between children, youth, and adults. · Values cultural differences in children, youth, and families. Family Engagement · Communicates respectfully and positively with families from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. · Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families. · Contributes to positive relationships between school and the afterschool program. Safety & Wellness · Follows all health and safety regulations and policies. · Identifies, documents, and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as mandated by law. · Responds calmly and effectively to a crisis. · Recognizes and maintains safe indoor and outdoor areas. · Supports the nutritional needs and healthy eating practices of children and youth. · Models healthy lifestyle practices. Program Planning · Supports and implements the program's weekly lesson plans. Professional Development and Leadership · Promotes professionalism using appropriate skills, services, and resources. · Improves teaching and learning through professional work habits. · Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education • High school Diploma or GED required Experience: • 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare center preferred. • PREVIOUS experience working wi