Family Literacy Program- Infant/Toddler Assistant

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❖ Requirements: Ability to work in a group with the lead teacher to engage toddlers in activities. Ability to read cards with directions on how to use educational materials for infants or to ask and follow instructions. Maintain healthy boundaries in being an assistant teacher in an educational setting. Positive, fun, and caring attitude working with young children.

❖ Duties:

1) Maintain a safe learning environment.

2) Assist with the setup and cleanup of activities, including snack time.

3) Facilitate center mini lessons step-by-step with the children. Instructions will be provided for activities focused on language, early numeracy, science, or social skills.

4) Promote independence and exploration as the children participate.

5) Encourage independence and mobility by not carrying mobile children.

6) Teach language explicitly by having toddlers repeat names of objects, phrases, and songs. Narrate what children are doing to provide rich language in context.

7) Encourage child-to-child interaction and communication by interacting with pairs or groups of children and encouraging participation in group activities.

8) Use positive discipline and common classroom language to limit "no" in favor of specific positive behaviors.

9) Help children and mothers transition between activities and spaces as needed.

10) Help mothers engage with their children during the interactive literacy activities.

11) Communicate with mothers as needed. (Mothers do diaper changes.)

12) Communicate with IRIS interns and lead teachers regarding concerns for mothers and children.

13) Document progress and incidents.