Educator's Aide
About The Position
The Educator’s Aide supports other educators in providing a nurturing, positive, and engaging learning environment where students can thrive and develop foundational skills. Working collaboratively and flexibly, the Aide fosters social-emotional growth, encourages curiosity, supports consistent daily routines, and helps maintain a safe, stimulating space where every student is respected and supported. The role assists the Lead Educator with play-based, age-appropriate lessons and activities aligned with early learning standards. It includes supervising and engaging children in classroom and outdoor activities, supporting positive behavior guidance, observing and recording developmental milestones under the Lead Educator’s guidance, and maintaining a clean and sanitary classroom. The Aide also greets families at drop-off and pick-up and helps share updates about children’s daily activities, meals, rest, and learning experiences through the center’s communication platform.
Requirements
- Must meet Department of Human Services (DHS) Educator’s Aide qualification requirements.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing or sitting for extended periods; lifting and carrying young children and classroom materials up to 40 pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling; and responding quickly to emergencies or situations requiring physical intervention.
- Willingness to undergo background checks and meet state licensing requirements for working in a childcare setting.
- Must possess valid CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with young children in a childcare setting is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Educator in implementing play-based, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support students’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development and align with early learning standards.
- Help maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters belonging, safety, and curiosity.
- Actively supervise students to ensure their safety and engagement during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Assist in observing and recording developmental milestones under the guidance of the Lead Educator.
- Clean and sanitize the classroom, including toys, surfaces, equipment, and other areas, to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.
- Support positive behavior guidance strategies.
- Greet families and support positive daily interactions during drop-off and pick-up, under the direction of the Lead Educator and Director.
- Help provide updates through the center’s communication platform about students’ daily activities, meals, rest, and learning experiences.
Benefits
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
- 401(k) plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee childcare discount
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
