Early Childhood Aide - Cyert Center for Early Education

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyert Center at Carnegie Mellon University is a full-day early care and education program serving the children of our faculty, staff and students. Founded in 1971, we have grown from a program of 13 children to our current enrollment of 290 children across two centers. We are currently hiring an Early Childhood Aides to join the Cyert Center. The Early Childhood Aide has a passion for early childhood education, demonstrates commitment to Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and upholds the NAEYC code of ethics. The position is responsible for supporting the classroom educators to provide a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of children. The Early Childhood Aide supports the work of the educational team. This position reports to the Educational Coordinator of the assigned classroom.

Requirements

Successful Background Checks
Child Protective Clearances for PA and all states lived in prior five years
Full range of body motion needed and change positions/ have the mobility to interact with young children
Must be able to provide supervision and monitor safety through both sight and sound in the classroom and on the playground, without breaks in consciousness
Must be able to lift and carry children up to 40 pounds, as well as, move light furniture and play materials, and push a group stroller carrying 4-6 infants and toddlers
Must be able to stand for long periods and sit on the floor
Must pass a pre-employment physical exam (including TB test) for clearance to meet the physical requirements listed above

Nice To Haves

Candidates with or actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree early childhood education, elementary education, special education or psychology preferred

Responsibilities

Supporting the children and educators during the normal flow-of-the-day routines (snack/lunch prep, diapering, bathroom, clean-up, playground supervision, nap)
Helping maintain the Center’s safety and sanitation standards, adhering to the Department of Human Services licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation guidelines
Helping to maintain the Center environment (e.g. sweeping up after meals, reorganizing toys, cleaning up the changing area, etc.)
Demonstrating awareness of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and supports a cohesive program that communicates the Center’s philosophy
Accountability for the safety of children while at the Center, on the playground, and on walks and field trips
Informing Educational Coordinator when an incident occurs pertaining to the welfare of the staff and children
Supporting and assisting the educators during their daily work with children and families, demonstrating engagement and enthusiasm in their work
Speaking with children in a friendly, positive, and respectful manner
Helping children during times of transition and basic need
Providing one-on-one time with children/infants
Other duties as assigned