Early Childhood Teachers Aide I
About The Position
The Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide I is a paraprofessional who works under supervision and closely with teachers to assist with non-instructional child care tasks that meet the operating needs of Educare SA. The aide supports children’s emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs, communicates with parents, and helps provide a respectful and engaging learning environment. The role may involve assisting students with physical disabilities, including lifting and positioning them, physical restraint to control behavior, and assisting non-ambulatory students.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children in a child care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation of the daily program under the assigned teacher’s direction.
- Help plan and prepare the learning environment, set up interest centers, and prepare materials and supplies.
- Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
- Help with general housekeeping and kitchen tasks.
- Assist the teacher in other appropriate ways and follow directions from the head teacher or immediate supervisor.
- Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the school, and treat children with dignity and respect.
- Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
- Participate in professional workshops that support improvement in early childhood education.
- Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
- Supervise outside playground activities.
- Help operate audio/visual aids, such as projectors.
- Engage early childhood students in learning through interactions, play, and support that extends learning at the children’s eye level.
- Assist the teacher with discipline and student supervision, using guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
- Work with Educare SA staff and parents to address children’s emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.
- Maintain open communication with parents.
- Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
- May lift and position students with physical disabilities, use physical restraint to control behavior, and assist non-ambulatory students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
