Teacher Aide II

Utah State University•Logan, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dolores Dore Eccles Center for Early Care and Education includes five classrooms/programs: Infants, Toddlers, Junior Preschool, and Senior Preschool serving children from approximately 6 weeks through 6 years old. The primary assignment for the Teacher Aide II position will be with preschool aged children. The Center serves two primary purposes: To provide and maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children in the context of establishing mutually supportive partnerships with families. To afford a meaningful learning experience for university students earning academic credit in early childhood education and other related disciplines through on-site teaching and mentoring. The Early Childhood Teacher Aide II is a full time 40 hour per week non-exempt position. The general work schedule is Monday through Friday with varying hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and occasional evenings. It is expected that this position will work cooperatively and supportively with the assigned Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. Candidates who advance to the interview stage should be aware that interviews are conducted by a hiring committee rather than a single interviewer. Hiring committees typically include program administrators, lead teachers, and volunteer parent representatives. This committee-based process helps ensure a fair, comprehensive, and balanced evaluation of each candidate. Additional details regarding the interview format will be provided to selected applicants.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensures the health, safety, welfare, and accountability of children through constant and direct supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of all indoor and outdoor equipment, practice of emergency procedures, and ensuring that all center and state licensing policies and procedures are followed.
Facilitates an effective program to meet the physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive needs of each child based upon child development principles, Developmental Appropriate Practice. Creative Curriculum Learning Objectives, and NAEYC Accreditation Guidelines.
Plans, organizes, and implements daily routines, curriculum plans, appropriate learning environments, space arrangement, child assessments, and parent interactions in cooperation with a lead teacher.
Assists with ongoing assessments of children’s progress through daily observations, routine record keeping, and developmental assessments in cooperation with a lead teacher.
Assists with operating a classroom/program in compliance with all state child care center licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
Provides supportive and nurturing experiences during routine caregiving, such as meal times, nap times, diaper changing, and potty training.
Maintains accurate daily records in accordance with policies and procedures for classroom and age group.
Demonstrates a professional, positive and engaging attitude toward caregiving duties, and all children, families, and coworkers. This includes arriving on time for scheduled shift, presenting a professional and functional appearance, and following center policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of children and families in care.
Pursues and attends ongoing training opportunities with enthusiasm, including monthly staff training/meetings and outside trainings or conferences.
Maintains appropriate and positive communication with all teachers, staff, and families with regards to the program and children.
Other duties as assigned.