JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting teachers in maintaining and implementing Montessori philosophy in the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

* Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Covenant Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.

1. Manages arrival and dismissal of the children in the Montessori manner.

2. Maintains upkeep of the environment.

3. Makes Montessori materials under guidance of the supervising teacher.

4. Assists teacher during Montessori "work" time to guide children through "work".

Organizes snack times, directs some group activities and assists with outdoor activities.

6. Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, and participates in planning programs for Center.

9. Assists teachers at meal times.

10. Assists children/adults in toilet or diapering procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience in day care or Montessori child care/pre-school preferred.

2. Organizational ability, sound judgment, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to plan and implement classroom programs to achieve institutional goals.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

High school diploma required.

First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE STAFF SET FORTH BY DCFS

Child Care employees shall be able to demonstrate the skills and competence necessary to contribute to each child's physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. Factors contributing to the attainment of this standard include:

1) Emotional maturity when working with children

2) Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program

3) Respect for children and adults

4) Flexibility, understanding and patience

5) Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities

6) Good personal hygiene

7) Willingness to have frequent interaction with children

8) Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children

9) Sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabiliti

10) Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACT

* Staff

* Children

* Parents

* Personnel from various departments

ENVIRONMENT

* Primary body positiong: sitting 50%, walking 50%

* Lift, carry or move objects: 10%

* Objects lifted: none

* Objects lifted on infrequent basis: children

* Repetitive work: none

* Exposure to environmental conditions:

noise: 90%

heat 0%

chemicals: 10%

blood/body fluids: 50%

airborne diseases: 50%