TDC Education Support Specialist (1963)

SUMMARY

The Tulsa Dream Center Education Program is a place for children from all backgrounds to play, socialize, learn and grow. The Tulsa Dream Center Education Support Specialist assists the Academic teachers in a variety of functions, including observing, supervising, guiding and directing children. Additionally, assisting with organizational duties, and optimizing a safe and nurturing environment.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

This is a temporary, grant-funded position tied to a specific LIFE Program semester and applicable funding cycle. TDC may modify, reduce hours, suspend, or terminate employment due to funding changes or program needs. Employment will end on the established program end date or when grant funding is no longer available, whichever occurs first. The position does not create an expectation or guarantee of employment beyond the stated program semester and employment dates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps to ensure the safety and welfare of the children and protects each from physical or emotional harm. This includes performing all tasks with an appropriate level of confidentiality.
• Provides an environment where everyone can have a positive experience throughout the day.
• Treats all children, families, and staff members with dignity and respect, and allows for individual differences.
• Assists the Teacher in implementing the daily curriculum, activities and supplies. 
• Supervises and interacts with children at all times; mealtimes, rest periods, restroom times, and activity times.
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks.
• Maintains appropriate communication with staff, children, and families in a warm and professional manner. 
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED (minimum).
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents who are served by our ministry.  Therefore, each employee must at all times be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents and adults who may have mental or behavioral health problems.  The staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate behavior, expression of emotions, as well as role modeling.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, stooping, walking, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
• Manual dexterity with the use of hands, fingers to feel objects, tools, and controls
• Sighted with peripheral, near, and far vision
• Hearing and speaking
• Excellent English communication skills.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.