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Easterseals - Waterbury Teachers Aide in Waterbury, Connecticut
Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Supervise the children at all times to ensure their welfare, health and safety.
Greet and address each child by name; treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect.
Interact, engage and assist children at all times to provide a nurturing learning environment.
Assist the site in multiple capacities: kitchen support, classroom support, office support as directed by the Site Manager, Site Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher.
Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire and lock down drills.
Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program
Take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP.
Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times.
Maintain classroom and storage materials in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
Perform general housekeeping tasks i.e. floors, tables cabinets, toys, counters, shelves, staff kitchen/lounge, cots and cubbies etc.
Required to attend staff meetings, departmental special events (day, evening and/or weekends) workshops, conferences or in-services as directed by the Site Manager.