Summary

The Classroom Aide supports the Teachers and the Administration by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

• The aide must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.
• Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents
• The Teacher aide observes and documents children's interest and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff.
• The Teacher aides are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Administration.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-12pm

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Be dependable and accountable. Your co-teachers and children in your care are counting on you.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (nurturing children, bathroom help/diaper changing)
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Negative TB Test and updated current immunization status.
• Willing to obtain additional DCYF requirements (Childcare Basics Certificate, Safe Sleep Certificate, Mandated Reporting Certificate, etc.)