Preschool Aide - Howard County
About The Position
The Classroom Aide supports teachers in creating a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment for young children. This role assists with classroom activities, supervision, daily routines, and helping children learn and grow throughout the day. How this role contributes to the Y’s mission: Support the lead teacher with classroom activities and daily routines Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment Supervise children during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and transitions Encourage positive behavior and help children develop social and learning skills Assist with setting up learning materials, toys, and classroom centers Help clean and sanitize toys, tables, chairs, and common classroom areas Greet children and families in a friendly and welcoming manner Communicate with teachers, families, and staff as needed Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and special events Complete basic classroom documentation and reports as assigned Follow all Y policies, safety procedures, and OCC regulations Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Enjoy working with young children
- Positive attitude and teamwork skills
- Ability to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to follow directions and support classroom teachers
- All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.
Responsibilities
- Support the lead teacher with classroom activities and daily routines
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
- Supervise children during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and transitions
- Encourage positive behavior and help children develop social and learning skills
- Assist with setting up learning materials, toys, and classroom centers
- Help clean and sanitize toys, tables, chairs, and common classroom areas
- Greet children and families in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Communicate with teachers, families, and staff as needed
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and special events
- Complete basic classroom documentation and reports as assigned
- Follow all Y policies, safety procedures, and OCC regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- flexible schedules
- competitive pay
- generous paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- dependent care FSA
- generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
- opportunities for career advancement
- training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
