E. Renzi CDC

We enjoyed celebrating our graduates today. They each told us what they wanted to be when they grow up.

Our small playground got a make over and some new riding toys with the help of our annual fundraiser.

Muffins with Mom/Special person was fun for all. Happy Mother's Day to all.

The children enjoyed their Easter egg hunts and parties. Happy Easter from E. Renzi!

Thank you to all who supported our walk-a-thon for St. Jude Children's Hospital. You raised a total of $1,510.00 for this great cause. The children enjoyed walking in honor of those who cannot.

Christian Values with our toddlers.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Teacher Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the Lead Teacher. The assistant is responsible for supervising and interacting directly with the children. The assistant will support the Lead Teacher in facilitating all aspects of the planning, organization and implementation of the daily program.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
The teacher assistant is accountable in all areas of school policy to the center director and to the lead teacher with whom she works on a day to day basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities of this position will include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING:
• Assist with supervision of children at all times in classroom, restroom, and on playground.
• Assist with documentation of daily needs, reports, and observations.
• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities.
• Assist in an equal share of housekeeping, class preparation, ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom in cooperation with other staff.
• Assist in keeping in good conditions and using all material and equipment provided by the Center.
• Assist the lead teacher in carrying out goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives.

INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN:
• Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and daily actions.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background.
• Encourage children’s development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibilities for their actions.
• Attend to the physical needs of the children, following established routines.
• Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.
• Be consistent, but lovingly enforce classroom discipline plan.
• Report changes in a child’s general health or behavior to the lead teacher as soon as they are noticed.
• Maintains confidentially on children and families.

RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS:
• Greet parents daily as they drop off and pick up with a warm smile and positive comment about their child.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with parents through the daily reports.
• Inform the office when a child has been absent for more than two days, so they can check on him/her.

SUPPORTING STAFF RELATIONSHIP:
• Maintain and improve professional competence through CDA or CEU classes.
• Attend all schedule staff meetings and pre-planning sessions.
• Attend all in-services and trainings provided by the center.
• Accept and utilize comments and criticism from the lead teacher and the administration in a constructive way.
• Cooperate with all staff members, especially in the use of common areas and in sharing materials.
• Coordinate with your team mate to have all shifts covered in case of absences. Switch schedule if needed.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:
• Turn in request forms for time off at least three working days in advance. Request will be approved on a first come basis.
• Excessive tardiness will be documented and may result in a written reprimand.
• Inform the administration of damage or broken material in classrooms and common areas.
• Assist it any other duties assigned by the Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop down 75% of the time.
• Ability to safely lift or assist children weighting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to multitask while supervising children inside and outside.
• Ability to respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and/or conflicts that might occur in the classroom, on the playground, and /or in common areas.

What a fun week we had celebrating Dr. Seuss! We ate green eggs and ham(turkey), dressed wacky or as a favorite character, wore crazy socks, and created a class t-shirt.

Safari Day was huge success. Thank you Mrs. Shirley!

The E. Renzi staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May it be a joyous occasion for all.

Christmas Programs

The E. Renzi staff would like to give a big thank you to Mrs. Van and Mrs. Pham for providing lunch today. It was enjoyed by all.

Room 4 had fun decorating cookies.

All the children had fun creating in Santa's workshop. He sent some great elves to help.

Thanksgiving lunch and snack.

Morning Fun!

All is quiet

Photos from E. Renzi CDC's post

Circle time, outside fun, apple tasting(sweet, sour, juicy?), art, and fine motor skills

Room 2 showing off their new shirts.

Friends, Fun, and Smiles.

Fun playing, learning, and creating.

Assists with all business and office duties assigned by the Director. Handles incoming telephone calls and keeping children’s files current.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director/Assistant Director/ Teacher Mentor

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to:

1. Typing correspondence with prior approval of the director.
2. Receiving, screening, and routing incoming calls.
3. Entering a new students into Pro Care
• Family Pickup Info
• Shot Record
• School Messenger
• Pickup Codes
• Allergies List
4. Updating Shot records daily into the State system.
5. Preparing vaccination letters for parents. Sending letters out as needed.
6. Updating School Messengers with staff or student information as needed.
7. Creating Closing Calendar for staff each month.
8. Creating Tuesday Tidbits bi-weekly for staff.
9. Creating monthly calendar.
10. Updating and making extra copies of: School Year Calendar, Tuition Calendar, Travel Sheet for each class, Leave Slips, and School Supply List.
11. Copying Teacher lesson plans.
12. Checking and maintaining the email communication daily.
13. Making copies and preparing material for teachers daily.
14. Assisting with the monthly fire drills and tornado drills in the spring.
15. Providing biweekly attendance sheets and updating as necessary.
16. Maintaining attendance in Procare daily.
17. Calling different vendors for service of equipment or food products. Example (when we are out for week, I will call the milk man and or waste company to come on a different day and time or not at all.)
18. Distributing medication as needed.
19. Updating Allergies List as needed.
20. Preparing Menu every two weeks, consulting with Cook.
21. Updating to the school roster as needed.
22. Changing the fish tank filters monthly.
23. Finding materials for the teachers to color or cut on the internet.
24. Updating all employees’ information to school messenger, phone and address sheet.
25. Receiving visitor’s and entering them on visitor’s log.
26. Assisting with registration by copying papers, calling etc.
27. Making phone calls to parents when accidents or incidents occur.
28. Responsible for filing Student Forms.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Teacher Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the Lead Teacher. The assistant is responsible for supervising and interacting directly with the children. The assistant will support the Lead Teacher in facilitating all aspects of the planning, organization and implementation of the daily program.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
The teacher assistant is accountable in all areas of school policy to the center director and to the lead teacher with whom she works on a day to day basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities of this position will include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING:
• Assist with supervision of children at all times in classroom, restroom, and on playground.
• Assist with documentation of daily needs, reports, and observations.
• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities.
• Assist in an equal share of housekeeping, class preparation, ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom in cooperation with other staff.
• Assist in keeping in good conditions and using all material and equipment provided by the Center.
• Assist the lead teacher in carrying out goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives.

INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN:
• Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and daily actions.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background.
• Encourage children’s development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibilities for their actions.
• Attend to the physical needs of the children, following established routines.
• Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.
• Be consistent, but lovingly enforce classroom discipline plan.
• Report changes in a child’s general health or behavior to the lead teacher as soon as they are noticed.
• Maintains confidentially on children and families.

RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS:
• Greet parents daily as they drop off and pick up with a warm smile and positive comment about their child.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with parents through the daily reports.
• Inform the office when a child has been absent for more than two days, so they can check on him/her.

SUPPORTING STAFF RELATIONSHIP:
• Maintain and improve professional competence through CDA or CEU classes.
• Attend all schedule staff meetings and pre-planning sessions.
• Attend all in-services and trainings provided by the center.
• Accept and utilize comments and criticism from the lead teacher and the administration in a constructive way.
• Cooperate with all staff members, especially in the use of common areas and in sharing materials.
• Coordinate with your team mate to have all shifts covered in case of absences. Switch schedule if needed.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:
• Turn in request forms for time off at least three working days in advance. Request will be approved on a first come basis.
• Excessive tardiness will be documented and may result in a written reprimand.
• Inform the administration of damage or broken material in classrooms and common areas.
• Assist it any other duties assigned by the Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop down 75% of the time.
• Ability to safely lift or assist children weighting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to multitask while supervising children inside and outside.
• Ability to respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and/or conflicts that might occur in the classroom, on the playground, and /or in common areas.

We made it through our first week. A few tears but lots of fun.