Essential FunctionsAssists in planning and providing opportunities for parental involvement, socialization and volunteer activitiesProvides support in all areas of the classrooms maintaining a clean, safe and developmentally appropriate environment; as well in assisting with developmental screenings, observations, individualizations, and data input into Teaching Strategies Gold and Child PlusAssists with the daily interventions needed for children with an Individual Family Services Plan, IEP's or needing additional support throughout the school dayAssists and is familiar with regulations regarding (but not limited to): laundry, sanitation, janitorial duties, emergency and evacuation plans, playground and building safetyCreates a positive atmosphere for children; assist with effective transitions between activities, modeling for parents through the implementation of the curriculum and consistent use of appropriate discipline and problem solving skills (Project Achieve-Stop & Think)Prepares materials as needed to carry out weekly lesson plansAssists teachers with planning and facilitating the development of family partnership agreements through goal setting with parents of students through establishment of mutual trust relationships and the identification of family strengths, needed services, and supportParticipates in regularly scheduled team meetings, trainings, and professional development activitiesSubstitutes as necessary in the absence of teachersEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)Pushing or PullingRepetitive MotionHazards and Atmospheric ConditionsExposure to FumesExposure to DustWetNoiseChemical HazardsOSHA CategoriesCategory II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occurTravelLocalIn-StateQualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or General Education DegreeExperienceThree (3) years of experience working with young children, Birth - 5 years old in a group settingLicense/CertificationChild Development Associate (CDA) Credential in either Infant/Toddler or Preschool.