Educational Aide-CDC School-Age Program
About The Position
Each preschool classroom throughout our Child Development Centers is staffed by a Lead Teacher and an Educational Aide to support full-day learning for children ages three to five. The Educational Aide spends the majority of the day supporting a Lead Teacher within one of our centers before or after transitioning to or from one of our extended care locations, which serves children in Grades K-5 across 10 elementary schools within the Millcreek Township School District or Erie Catholic School System. In our centers and partnering elementary schools, the Educational Aide supports the implementation of engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. They help create a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment where children can build vital skills that provide a strong foundation for future academic and interpersonal success. Several positions available. Shifts vary between 7:00am-5:30pm. These positions do require travel between centers with use of a personal vehicle.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children.
- Superior communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Actively supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Help to create meaningful, high-quality verbal interactions that support each child’s learning and overall experience in our program.
- Learn and assist the Lead Teacher in implementing our program curriculum while ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist in managing day-to-day classroom activities, bathroom breaks, meals, playground transitions, etc. and use these moments as opportunities for meaningful interactions with children.
- Learn and use our research-based techniques to effectively assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time off, in addition to paid holidays
- Annual evaluation increases
- Company-paid dental, vision and life insurance
- Medical and supplemental benefits at affordable costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
