RF - Research Aide (Undergraduate) - Children's Center - Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College•Farmingdale, NY

46d•$17

About The Position

As a Research Aide, you are a part of a vital team working with growing children. As a part of that team, you will be guided by our staff both inside and outside the classroom. Your assistance is important to assure that the daily plans and routines are developmentally appropriate for every child in your care. As Business Management majors, this experience will allow you to learn how to work with others, manage multiple responsibilities, what it means to be a non-profit business and so much more. For our Health Science or Biology majors, handling children that are well, sick or jnjured is all part of this job. For those in Science and Technology, you will gain experience towards your major by assisting teachers with children's exploration both inside and outside the classroom with science lessons as well assisting with the use of our app, Instagram and various technology devices in our center as well as caring for children. For Professional Communications majors, you will gain a lot of experience communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors in this position. For our Applied Psychology majors, you will gain experience towards your goal of being an educator.

Requirements

Current Farmingdale State College undergraduate student.
High School diploma.
One year of experience working with children under the age of 13.

Responsibilities

Light cleaning of floors and tables after food is served
Assistance in hand washing of children
Constant supervision of children both inside and outside of the building
Assuring that all OCFS guidelines are complied with in the classroom in regards to cleanliness at all times
Updating families on the BrightWheel app about their child's day
Change diapers/clothes when needed
Assist in nap time protocol
Assist in preparing for daily activities planned by the teacher
Communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors
Close out the room upon leaving for the day
On occasion, leading the room in the absence of the lead teacher
Providing a role model for Work Study students and Interns
Reporting accidents and incidents in a timely manner
Caring for an ill or hurt child