Classroom Support Aide - Early Learning

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day•Bethesda, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Aide is a vital member of our team. This role is dynamic and ideal for a collaborative professional who enjoys supporting various classroom environments. Key responsibilities include supporting the teaching team (Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Floaters) during the end of the day; preparing and cleaning up materials and classroom spaces; assisting with daily transitions, such as moving between the playground and classroom; and helping maintain a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for young learners. Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day is a non-profit organization that has been providing quality child care since 1976, growing from a single center to multiple accredited early learning, extended day, and summer camp programs across the DC Metropolitan Region. Our mission is to cultivate curiosity, resilience, and social responsibility in children by fostering high-quality, nurturing, and inclusive educational communities led by skilled professionals.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older
Within 6 months after hire complete the required training for OCC (Aide Orientation, Basic Health & Safety, ADA, 9-hr Communication (if needed))
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Creative, nurturing, and fun
Dependable and detail oriented
People oriented – enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Strong communication and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Support established learning activities that provide a balance of experiences: incorporating active and quiet play, group and individual tasks, cognitive and physical development, and both child-initiated and educator-directed learning.
Consistently follow organization policies, procedures, and best practices, including adherence to daily classroom closing duties.
Assist in implementing age-appropriate, hands-on activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, aligned with the Wonders curriculum, philosophy, and mission.
Maintain open and professional communication with all team members.
Inclusive and supportive of diversity, helping children understand and appreciate different perspectives.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, healthy and friendly classroom environment following NAEYC guidelines
Recognize and report signs of illness, child abuse and safety hazard to appropriate authorities
Follow NAEYC Ethical Code of Conduct
Become familiar with and adhere to all Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day policies, including guidelines outlined in the staff handbook, parent handbook, and terms of employment.
Attend a minimum of 6 hours of staff training and required Wonders' train yearly (MSDE/OCC approved for MD staff)
Become familiar with and follow all Maryland child care licensing regulations
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.