Teacher Aide - Child Care

Rochester Regional Health • Park Ridge, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist teacher in providing an appropriate program for all children and maintain positive relationships with children and parents. This role involves supporting children's growth and development, guiding behavior, and ensuring safety and good health habits. The position requires attending annual training and communicating effectively with families.

Requirements

• One year of work experience with small children preferred
• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all of the children.
• Assists in creating an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all of the children and their families.
• Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner.
• Constructively participates in staff meetings and meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children.
• Attends 15 hours of training every year.
• Communicates appropriately with families regarding children's daily activities both verbally and written as needed.
• Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed