Teacher Aide II

Utah State University•Logan, UT

About The Position

The Teacher Aide II’s primary assignment is working with preschool-aged children at the Dolores Doré Eccles Center for Early Care and Education, which serves children from approximately 6 weeks through 6 years old. The Center provides a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for children and partners with families. It also offers university students meaningful on-site teaching and mentoring experience in early childhood education and related disciplines. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position works cooperatively with an assigned Lead Teacher to support a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, with varying hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and occasional evenings. Interviews are conducted by a hiring committee that typically includes program administrators, lead teachers, and volunteer parent representatives.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, child development, or a closely related field; Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and two years of formal experience with young children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective communication skills when interacting with children, parents, and other staff members.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience working with toddlers or preschoolers.

Responsibilities

Ensure children’s health, safety, welfare, and accountability through constant direct supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of indoor and outdoor equipment, practice of emergency procedures, and compliance with center and state licensing policies and procedures.
Facilitate an effective program that meets each child’s physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive needs, guided by child development principles, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Creative Curriculum Learning Objectives, and NAEYC Accreditation Guidelines.
Plan, organize, and implement daily routines, curriculum plans, learning environments, space arrangements, child assessments, and parent interactions in cooperation with a Lead Teacher.
Assist with ongoing assessment of children’s progress through daily observations, routine record keeping, and developmental assessments in cooperation with a Lead Teacher.
Help operate a classroom or program in compliance with state child care center licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
Provide supportive, nurturing care during meals, naps, diaper changing, and potty training.
Maintain accurate daily records in accordance with classroom and age-group policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a professional, positive, and engaging attitude toward caregiving duties and interactions with children, families, and coworkers; arrive on time, maintain a professional and functional appearance, and follow center policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of children and families in care.
Pursue and attend ongoing training, including monthly staff training and meetings and outside trainings or conferences.
Maintain appropriate, positive communication with teachers, staff, and families about the program and children.
Perform other duties as assigned.