Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Teacher Aide I
Archdiocese of St. Louis•Manchester, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
The ECLC Teacher Aide works as a team to provide a caring, safe and nurturing environment and age appropriate programing for children 6 weeks-5 years of age. She/He is under the direct supervision of the Lead Teacher in the classroom. The St. Joseph ECLC provides a variety of programming to meet the individual needs of each child.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- At least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
- Submit to a background check
- Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
- Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
- Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50lbs
- Must have significant physical mobility and the ability to react quickly to the risks or dangers that young children may put themselves into.
- Ability to safely use basic office machinery/equipment
- Have dependable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Be CPR and First Aid certified
Responsibilities
- Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
- Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
- Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)
- Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers
- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
- Assist with the completion of Brightwheel communications involving the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
- Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management
- Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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