Early Childhood Aide

Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc.•Clifton, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

About the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton: Clifton, New Jersey is the third most diverse city in America by languages spoken and has a proud history of being a first stop city for generations of immigrants. Since 1947 the Boys & Girls Club (BGCC) has supported the Clifton community in providing quality youth development programs for youth aged 3-18. The BGCC serves over 6,000 youth annually, and continues to grow, remaining dedicated to the community’s ever-changing needs. We are committed to ensuring every child has access to our exceptional programs and services, aiming to enrich their lives and shape their futures. We are seeking individuals who will listen to the children, respect, and honor their diversity, while helping us maintain a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves. We are looking for passionate people who are excited to support our mission: to empower and inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens. If you're ready to make a difference and help inspire our children, join us today! Position Overview: The Early Childhood Aide supports lead teachers in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. This role assists with daily classroom activities, supervision, and basic care needs to promote the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the early learning setting.

Requirements

Previous experience working with children preferred
Must attain CPR/ First Aid and Child Abuse certifications within 90 days of hire.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff.
Demonstrate the ability to supervise and manage staff
Demonstrate the ability to perform basic administrative duties
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to establish clear boundaries and maintain discipline while earning the respect of our teens through a firm yet fair approach
Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and age-appropriate activities.
Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, meals, and rest periods.
Support children with basic care needs such as toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Build positive and respectful relationships with children, parents, and staff.
Observe children’s behavior and development, and report concerns to the lead teacher.
Assist with setting up materials, preparing snacks, and cleaning up after activities.
Follow all center policies and licensing regulations, including safety and health protocols.
Experience / knowledge in implementing enrichment programs that nurture the potential of youth.
Knowledge in providing leadership and support to staff with diverse experience and education levels.
Meets individually with staff on a periodic basis to provide support and feedback.
Must be knowledgeable of (or willing to learn) NJDCF childcare licensing.
Adhere to the Club Personnel Policies and Practices and for the implementation of the Club Discipline Policies and Guidelines
Holds regular staff meetings with team.
Responsible for attendance, accident/incident reports, etc.
Must be able to pass a background check. Consisting of two NJDCF required checks and one organizational check.
Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test at the employer’s request and comply with a “Drug Free” policy.
Must be able to provide a valid (acceptable) identification for the completion of the employment eligibility verification information in accordance with the I-9.
Flexible and able to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Have access to reliable transportation to commute, to and from work to program locations, and for activities (such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the immediate area.)
An understanding of the Club’s mission and values.
Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively in stressful situations.
Ability to understand and carry out varied instruction and procedures with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit excellent relationship building skills with all levels of employees, management, and students (families).
Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
Completes 20 hours of training annually, as required by NJDCF.
Communicates directly with parents/guardians in discussing and addressing students’ issues/ concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Teen Coordinator and Administration
Able to manage groups of students in the out of school time environment.
Approach to work is one of that is supportive, nurturing, and inclusive for all.
Arrive daily for scheduled workday on time and prepared for work shift. Staff must notify leadership if they will be absent by 10am of the day.
Must clock in, or complete time sheet daily upon arrive and at the end of the work shift.
Does not use personal electronic devices during work shift (i.e. cellphone, earphones, etc.)
Maintains a professional appearance and conducts business using a customer centered approach.
Participates in staff meetings, surveys, questionnaires as needed by the program or organization.
Assists Teen Coordinator as needed to ensure the successful outcome of the Club’s operations, mission, and grant requirements.
Contribute to creating a positive Club environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes. A. Academic Success B. Good Character & Citizenship C. Health Lifestyles.
Manages student and staff conflict, problems and emergencies, analyze situations, comprehends problems and draws a reliable conclusion taking appropriate action without waiting for direction.
Acts as a role model by their actions in both their professional and private life.
As a role model, provides members guidance and mentoring to help them make appropriate choices regarding their educational, personal, physical, social, emotional, and career decisions.
Contributes to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for members.
Contributes to ensuring that facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
Maintain confidentiality of members, employees, and Club information.
Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including: Daily attendance incident reports, etc...
Reports any suspected abuse to the proper authorities, to ensure that the proper steps in reporting and documentation are completed.
Adheres to all policies and procedures.
Assume other duties as assigned.