Early Learning Center Teacher's Aid
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting the teacher in an education setting. The Early Learning Center Teacher's Aid will support the teacher in providing an appropriate early childhood education experience, demonstrating knowledge of the use of space, furnishing, and developmentally appropriate activities/materials. The role involves using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to encourage children to engage in meaningful conversation and supporting an environment that fosters curiosity, exploration, respect, problem-solving, security, and self-esteem, while avoiding verbal or physical punishment. The Teacher's Aid will assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, materials, and supplies, and will be able to individualize activities and make adaptations for children with special needs. They must follow regulations regarding health, safety, and sanitation, maintain confidentiality, a professional attitude, and loyalty to the program. The position also involves assisting with the collection of information about each child’s development, participating as a team member, acting as an ambassador for the center, and participating in professional development. Additionally, the role includes developing and implementing an individual growth plan, assisting with general housekeeping tasks, understanding and complying with city and state regulations, and providing other services as required for the efficient functioning of The Salvation Army.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED Required
- 18 years or older
- Must meet requirements of city and state licensing agencies (Background checks, CPR, First aid, & TB Skin test)
- Previous experience working with children
- Creative, Enthusiastic, highly organized, flexible, good communication
- Clean and neat appearance
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- some college preferred
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assist teacher in providing appropriate early childhood education experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of use of space, furnishing, and developmentally appropriate activities/ materials.
- Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to encourage children to engage in meaningful conversation
- Support an environment which engages and assist children in developing curiosity, exploration, respect of self and others, problem solving, security, and self-esteem while avoiding verbal or physical punishment
- Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, materials, and supplies
- Be able to individualize activities and make adaptions for children with special needs
- Follow regulations regarding health, safety, and sanitation across multiple settings.
- Maintain confidentiality, professional attitude, and loyalty to the program always
- Assist with collection of information about each child’s development
- Participate as a team member in planning, coordination, and implementing the program
- Act as an “ambassador” of the center by showing a warm, welcoming attitude toward families and their involvement in the life of the program
- Participate in professional development as required to improve performance and to expand personal knowledge of child development, interdisciplinary practice, and family centered services
- Develop and implement a written individual growth plan
- Assist with general housekeeping tasks, and keeping classrooms in clean state including mopping, trash, etc.
- Understand and comply with city and state regulations and licensing standards
- Provide other services as required for the efficient functioning of The Salvation Army
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
