Early Childhood Extended Day Education Support Professional - 0.75 FTE at Anne Sullivan Elementary
About The Position
Join the dedicated team at Anne Sullivan Elementary, a Leader in Me school with a vibrant multilingual student population. We focus on academic success, leadership, and cultural diversity, empowering students to reach their full potential through leadership development, inclusive learning, and exceptional growth. This role supports the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom routines for children ages 3 to 5, incorporating play-based learning and positive behavior support strategies. The position involves active supervision, modeling positive behavior, and assisting with children's physical needs. Collaboration with families, teaching staff, and specialists is key, as is participation in staff meetings and professional development. The school celebrates diversity and achievement.
Requirements
- Two or more years post high school education, with preference given to early child-centered studies and/or early childhood development expertise.
- Previous work in an educational setting, childcare, daycare.
- CPR certification.
- First Aid training.
- Familiarity with various child development techniques.
- Patience, flexibility, caring personality, punctuality, and dependability.
- Experience with monitoring social and emotional development and behavior management.
- Ability to follow classroom routines and respond calmly to challenging behaviors or situations.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associates (CDA) preferred credentials.
Responsibilities
- Support the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom routines designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 3 to 5, including those with diverse abilities and learning styles.
- Support small group and individualized instruction across developmental domains, including early literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
- Incorporate play-based, sensory-rich, and hands-on learning experiences aligned with early childhood best practices.
- Use positive behavior support strategies to foster social-emotional development and address behavioral challenges.
- Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all children throughout the day, including during indoor and outdoor play, classroom transitions, meals, and rest times.
- Model and support positive behavior and social interactions using developmentally appropriate guidance techniques.
- Provide physical assistance to children as needed (e.g., toileting, dressing, feeding support).
- Assist with preparation, serving, and cleanup of snacks and meals in accordance guidelines.
- Promote hygiene routines such as handwashing, toileting, and clean-up.
- Follow health and safety procedures, including emergency drills and incident reporting.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with families and caregivers.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, specialists, and program coordinators to meet individual child goals, including IEP or intervention plans.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities as required.
Benefits
- Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
