Part-Time Teacher's Aide

Part-Time Teacher's Aide

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing educational curriculum and providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities which support the developmental level of each child.
• Observe, maintain documentation through antidotal records, assess children’s development, and assist in creating individualized lesson plans to meet those needs.
• Employ verbal and written communication to convey essential information to parents, students and colleagues.
• Work in collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.
• Remain current in child development theories and practices by attending workshops, training and college classes.
• Attend community functions building a partnership with children and families.
• Maintain a safe environment by daily inspections of classrooms and playground.
• Inventory and identify necessary material and supplies for classrooms.
• Assume the duties of Lead and/or Assistant Teacher as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the center manager.

Work Environment:

• Potential exposure to bodily fluids (urine, feces, blood, emesis, mucus, saliva)
• Harmful chemicals, such as bleach and household cleaners.

Physical Activity:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Walking, standing, sitting, and/or bending.
• Ability to lift children.
• Move, rearrange furniture and area rugs.
• Move outdoor play equipment (trikes, tarps, etc.)

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Pediatric CPR and First Aid

*Upon hiring, you have up to two weeks in order to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Preferred:

• AAS or AA in Early Childhood or related field.
• Minimum of three years experience in an early childhood setting
• CDA or a minimum of 12 hours in a college’s Early Child Development Courses

Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed as openings become available.