Full job description

TELAMON-TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE:

Telamon-TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensures the safety and security of the children in the facility and on the bus, promotes learning and development of children and assists teaching staff in planning and carrying out educational activities. May assist in the kitchen, with clerical duties or with custodial duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the Teacher in implementing educational programs for each child and the classroom and on playground.

2. Assists the Teacher in record keeping, observations, assessments and screenings.

3. Performs duties of Bus Monitor as assigned. Ensures children are safely transported on the bus by checking seat belts and making the children stay seated. Checks the bus to make sure all children have exited.

4. Engages the children on the bus to create an interactive environment by preparing activities and conversing with them.

5. Serves as a liaison between staff and parents.

6. Maintains confidentiality regarding students.

7. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

8. Assist children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, and toilet habits.

9. Assist in preparing food and serving meals to children. Maintain clean environment for food service area and wash dishes and pans.

10. Assist with laundry, custodial and clerical duties.

11. Assist with the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.

12. Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.