Floating Teaching Assistant/Aide

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County•Landisville, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Floating Teaching Assistant/Aide is part of the Thrive to Five teaching support team. The role may or may not have a permanent classroom placement or schedule, and assignments vary based on the needs of the position and program. The position serves locations in Landisville and/or Ephrata and requires travel. It is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week during the school year, with 7.5-hour workdays scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The role supports children’s learning, health, safety, and social-emotional development; assists with classroom routines and individualized instruction; and helps foster respectful relationships with families. The Floating Teaching Assistant/Aide follows applicable CAP and Thrive to Five policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and quality requirements, and participates in training and professional development. Minimum qualifications vary by classification. An Aide must have a high school diploma or GED. An Assistant must have a high school diploma or GED and documented experience or education meeting one of the stated alternatives, or an equivalent combination meeting Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications. Preferred qualifications are to be met within 18 months of employment.

Requirements

Aide minimum qualification: high school diploma or GED.
Assistant minimum qualification: high school diploma or GED and documented 2,500 hours of experience with children; or 30 college credit hours in education or a related field; or a combination of experience and education equivalent to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications.
Must meet the preferred qualifications within 18 months of employment in the position.
Ability to travel between work locations as required.

Nice To Haves

Age-appropriate Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with 1,250 hours of documented experience with children.
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Promote cognitive development and learning dispositions in all children.
Assist with implementing Creative Curriculum, Thrive to Five daily structures, and instructional strategies in accordance with program guidelines.
Follow the schedules, daily routines, and lesson plans of each classroom, and use responsive language with children.
Participate in individualized instruction for children with disabilities and individual needs.
Follow health and safety procedures and regulatory standards, and provide adequate supervision of children at all times.
Follow CACFP meal service standards and use meals and snack times to teach health, sanitation, and proper nutrition.
Follow illness-prevention guidance, including procedures such as daily health checks and the use of gloves and masks.
Assist with required dental, vision, hearing, and BMI screenings under the guidance of the lead teacher and Health and Safety Manager.
Teach children safety skills, including tooth brushing, hand washing, walking to and from spaces, and using tissues.
Follow procedures when assisting children with toileting, diapering, and rest time, including safe sleep procedures for infants.
Promote children’s social-emotional growth by implementing PBIS universal practices and teaching and modeling social-emotional skills.
Implement interventions and behavior support plans as needed, with support from program and agency teams.
Maintain current knowledge about challenging behavior and mental health concerns.
Help provide a welcoming environment for families, model enthusiasm, promote parent-child activities, and maintain respectful rapport and trust with families and the classroom team.
Follow CAP and Thrive to Five policies, procedures, and systems, and demonstrate CAP values.
Work with the Early Learning Coordinator to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards, reflect on coaching feedback, and set professional development goals.
Work with staff to develop strategies to resolve interpersonal problems affecting program operations.
Participate in program training, workshops, and meetings related to professional development and job requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.