ELC YDP

TITLE: ELC Youth Development Professional (Support Teacher)

PERFORMANCE **PROFILE SOURCE:**Child Development

DEPARTMENTS: ELC

**REPORTS TO:**Early Learning Center Director/ Director of Operations

STATUS:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
• Recording and reporting a Child’s progress to the Teacher
• Helping students stay focused during class hours
• Supervising group activities, sports events, and school outings
• Helping Teachers manage student behavior
• Looking after children who are unwell or upset
• Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children

SKILLS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to communicate clearly with Teacher and Students
• Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for children
• Active listening skills
• Understanding and sensitivity towards children
• Excellent knowledge of lessons that children are required to learn in class.
• Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
• Willingness to work on different activities conducted inside or outside school premises.

CERTIFICATION/ASSOCIATION:

CPR & First Aid Certified

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEMREQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or 2 years’ experience in relative field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIROMENT:

Must have the physical ability to assist with small children and classroom equipment, which may require bending and lifting. Learning Support assistants need to be certified in First Aid and CPR.