Early Childhood Teachers Aide II
About The Position
The Early Childhood Teacher II, under direction, supervises an assigned group of children and supports their educational, emotional, and physical needs. The role assists the assigned teacher in implementing the daily program, preparing learning environments and materials, supervising classroom and playground activities, and maintaining student discipline using guidance strategies appropriate for young children. The aide works with Educare SA staff and parents to address each child's emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs, and maintains open communication with parents. The position also involves housekeeping and kitchen tasks, use of audio/visual aids, attendance at staff meetings and training, and maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct. The employee may be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, use physical restraint to control behavior, and assist non-ambulatory students.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
- Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children in a child care setting.
- Two years of education from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to obtain within six months of employment, or already have, at least twelve hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation of the daily program under the direction of the assigned teacher.
- Assist with planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed 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.
- Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the school.
- Treat all children with dignity and respect.
- Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
- Participate in professional workshops that support the improvement of 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.
- Follow directions given by the head teacher or immediate supervisor.
- Actively engage early childhood students in the learning process through interactions, participation as partners in play, and support of learning at eye level.
- Assist the teacher in maintaining discipline and supervising students, 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.
- Lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
