Classroom Aide, Relief

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council•Crookston, MN

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About The Position

The Classroom Aide Relief follows an established schedule and job responsibilities while temporarily covering for classroom staff in multiple classrooms during breaks or other absences. The role also helps recruit prospective parents by sharing information about program services and benefits available to enrolled children and families. The aide supports classroom activities and management, builds positive and professional relationships with families, and helps address children's medical and personal-care needs. The role also helps maintain safe, clean classroom and playground environments, follows safety and sanitation procedures, supervises children, and communicates cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Excellent communication skills.
Enjoy and respect young children and their families.
Comfortable working with computers and willing and able to learn program-specific systems.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it during employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom staff with daily activities and classroom management.
Build positive, trusting relationships with parents while respecting individual needs and maintaining professional boundaries.
Know the medical conditions and needs of children in the classroom, including allergies, and assist in responding to them.
Communicate with parents alongside the classroom team, providing consistent messages in accordance with the Data Privacy policy.
Assume other duties requested by classroom staff or center leadership.
Help maintain a safe, clean, caregiving environment; practice good hygiene and handwashing; and safeguard children's well-being.
Attend to children's personal hygiene needs, including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.
Use disciplinary measures appropriately under the Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures.
Protect children from physical punishment or verbal abuse and immediately report incidents to the person in charge.
Help maintain a healthy and safe classroom and playground throughout the day and follow safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensure children are dressed appropriately for the weather and their activities, and supervise them at all times.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification during employment.
Administer First Aid or CPR when necessary, if trained.
Greet children and parents warmly and enthusiastically.
Work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers in planning and implementing program or classroom activities.
Maintain and model a positive, calm attitude and pleasant, soothing voice.
Provide prospective parents with information about program services and benefits.