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 support the operating needs of Educare SA. The aide helps implement the daily program, prepare the learning environment, supervise children, and support their emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs. The position includes active engagement with young children through play and learning interactions, maintaining communication with parents, and working collaboratively with Educare SA staff. It also involves housekeeping and kitchen tasks, maintaining confidentiality, and attending staff meetings, training, conferences, and professional workshops. The role may require physically assisting students with disabilities, including lifting or positioning them, assisting non-ambulatory students, and using physical restraint to control behavior.
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.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children in a child care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing the daily program under the direction of the assigned teacher.
- 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 and supervise outdoor playground activities.
- Help with general housekeeping and kitchen tasks.
- Assist the teacher in other appropriate ways, including maintaining student discipline and using guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
- Actively engage students in learning through interactions, participation in play, and support for learning at eye level.
- Work with Educare SA staff and parents to address each child’s emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.
- Maintain open communication with parents.
- Help operate audio/visual aids such as projectors.
- Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the school, and treat children with dignity and respect.
- Attend staff meetings, recommended training programs and conferences, and professional workshops focused on improving early childhood education.
- Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
- Follow directions from the head teacher or immediate supervisor.
- Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
- May lift and position students with physical disabilities, assist non-ambulatory students, and control behavior through physical restraint.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
