PT - Child Development Learning Laboratory (CDLL) Teacher Aide

Arizona Western College•Yuma, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Development Learning Laboratory (CDLL) Teacher Aide helps lead teachers plan, coordinate, and implement activities for children. The aide supervises children in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, orderly environment that supports children’s growth and development. The position also supports communication between families and the center, follows center policies, collaborates with staff, and participates in professional development and strategic planning initiatives. This is a part-time, non-exempt position of up to 19 hours per week at the Yuma Campus. The schedule is flexible to meet program, department, and institutional needs and may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends. The position is not benefits eligible and requires no travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of relevant experience working with children, such as preschool group care in a center, family home childcare, or school-related work.
One year of experience working in an Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)-licensed daycare center.
Child Development Associate (CDA).
Successfully completed or currently enrolled in college coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of annual professional development.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Ability to prepare classroom materials and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and orderly environment for children.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, maintain confidentiality, adapt to emergent situations, and work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to complete required departmental and institutional training or development.

Responsibilities

Help lead teachers plan, coordinate, and implement activities for children.
Prepare materials for daily plans and welcome students observing or volunteering at the CDLL.
Supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.
Maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and orderly environment conducive to children’s growth and development.
Build relationships between home and the center by greeting children and parents and placing messages in children’s mailboxes as needed.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers, both inside and outside the classroom.
Follow center policies and guidelines established by the director.
Work cooperatively with the head teacher, assistant teachers, and director as part of a team supporting the center and children.
Continue professional development through in-service opportunities, conferences, coursework, and/or literature.
Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.