Educational Aide, Little School

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Santa Fe College Little School provides early learning experiences and care for children ages 1-5 years. The Little School is a Teacher Training Site for Early Childhood Education students, as well as a research and observation site for students in other fields of study who are learning to work effectively with young children. The Little School is seeking Educational Aides with a positive attitude, welcoming body language, enthusiasm for helping children learn, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic and behavioral standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
A criminal background check and FL Clearinghouse screening will be conducted.
Educational Aides must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education major OR experience working in an Early Learning Center with children ages 1-5 years.
Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Provides tender loving care and educational experiences for children of a designated age between 1-5 years.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.