Teaching Partner

Job Purpose: To establish a safe and enjoyable environment that will support the needs of all children and facilitate effective teaching and learning within the Center Job Profile: The holder of this position is charged with the duties and responsibilities of: • working directly with children in the Center • supporting children to interact with each other and the adults who care for them • supporting children as they develop social skills • providing the children with an environment that is both caring and safe where they can grow and learn through interactive play and guided and independent experiences Duties and Responsibilities: • Aide in the facilitation of activities and learning experiences with other staff members and/or management that align with the Cayman Islands Early Years Curriculum Framework and include: o indoor and outdoor activities o the provision of activities and experiences children can choose to freely engage in o the materials and resources required • Assist at meal/snack times and infant feeding including interacting with children • • Preparing Infants’ Bottles • Provide safe supervision of the children • Comfort children when needed • Support Teaching staff in maintain routines within the Center • Use appropriate behaviour management techniques in line with Center policies and procedures • Report suspected abuse as required by the Children Law (2012) and Center policies and procedures • Attend to the daily needs of the individual child, such as changing, dressing and feeding when necessary • Model hygienic practices • Maintain complete and accurate records • Assist in Labeling and organizing learning materials • Support teaching staff in the supervision of children on field trips, projects and special events and programmes • Adhere to practices that meet the interests and needs of the children • Follow the Center’s approved Curriculum Framework to guide practice in providing holistic, age-appropriate activities for the children’s varying levels of development • Act as Teacher’s Aide when needed • Assist with Cooking or Cleaning Duties when needed • Any other duties assigned by management as required Skills and Specifications: The post holder must be: • loving, kind, caring and compassionate with children • creative and flexible and able to interact with children at all ages • alert in their supervision of children at all times to ensure safety • able to make and follow plans that align with the Cayman Islands Early Years Curriculum Framework • patient, consistent, and show initiative • able to identify barriers to learning and report to Teacher • able to use positive behaviour management • work well as a member of a team • be able to follow directions given by supervisors • have good communication skills (both oral and written) • have knowledge of safety and kitchen hygiene Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience Post holder should must have: • a high school diploma • experience or qualifications in early childhood care and education would be an asset • CPR and First Aid Certification • Darkness to Light Training, Second Steps and Ministry of Education Child Safeguarding Training • Proficient Swimmer