Educational Aide

Child Development Centers, Inc. • Erie, PA

19h • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Aide is responsible for actively helping and supporting the Lead Teacher in providing overall care and education to children in the classroom. This position will primarily be located at the Roosevelt Child Development Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Superior decision-making, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proper attendance is required. Employees are expected to arrive on time, every day, able and available to work.
• Required travel to other centers within the county.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of compliance to the CDC’s chosen curriculum, i.e., Creative Curriculum.
• Consult tools and training to execute standard CDC initiatives, i.e., play plans and intentional play.
• Maintain an effective level of high-quality verbal engagement all day with the children.
• Partner with other staff in the classroom to achieve consistent value among all interactions with the children.
• Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including Creative Curriculum, intentional play, bathroom breaks, meals, etc. as opportunities for significant interactions with the children.
• Implement brain-based techniques from the CDC’s research base and in-house specialists to effectively assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
• Apply CLASS-based practices to ensure superior interactions, particularly for instructional support.
• Participate in the CDC’s literacy initiative for emergent writing and reading by supporting the children’s development and progress with successful literacy strategies.
• Attend post-observational conferences to discuss strengths, areas for growth and overall alignment with high-quality practices.
• Supervise children in the classroom at all times under the direction of the Lead Teacher as well as be responsible for reporting developmental and behavioral concerns to the Center Director.
• Ensure the classroom and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe.
• Adhere to all CDC policies and procedures as set forth in the policy manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time off, in addition to paid holidays.
• Company-paid dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees
• Medical and supplemental benefits at affordable costs for full-time employees
• 25% discount on childcare for staff, and an additional 10% sibling discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED