Teacher Aide - Floater- HS
About The Position
The Teacher Aide - Floater provides direct care to young children and assists program staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum that encourages school readiness. The role supports daily activities and routines under the supervision of the program manager or teacher, helps maintain a safe and healthy environment, and provides responsive, individualized care, including support for children with disabilities or other needs. The aide also contributes to child assessment, recordkeeping, developmental screenings, family interactions, and program operations as directed. The position is based primarily in a school setting, with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and a typical school noise level. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday; specific hours are determined by program needs. Travel to various sites and willingness to make home visits are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to work with children with disabilities.
- Ability to communicate and interact with children in a caring, responsive, and nurturing manner.
- Ability to intervene in children's behaviors in a non-punitive and supportive manner.
- Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work positively and productively as part of a team, and cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and agency staff.
- Ability to coordinate multiple varying tasks simultaneously.
- Basic understanding of child development, age-appropriate behaviors, common childhood behavior problems, and appropriate interventions.
- Commitment to treating children and adults with respect regardless of race, gender, age, or cultural or ethnic background.
- Commitment to the welfare of the families served and to delivering quality services.
- Willingness to continue personal and professional growth and skill development.
- Ability to represent the agency professionally and uphold Wayne Metro policies and procedures.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide services to people facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
- Working knowledge of basic internet applications, Google technology, and Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn and use required programs.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability and willingness to make home visits and travel to various sites.
- Professional interpersonal skills, including appropriate appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and implementing daily lesson plans using the HighScope Curriculum under the supervision of the program manager or teacher.
- Help create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for young children and their families.
- Provide individualized support and responsive care based on children's needs, including additional attention or accommodations.
- Participate in implementing the Daily Routine following the HighScope Curriculum.
- Assist with planning and preparing materials for daily activities.
- Record and score anecdotal observations and enter child assessment data into the online COR system.
- Maintain required records, including attendance, meal counts, daily summary logs, emergency cards, and contact logs, and conduct observational assessments (COR).
- Assist in program areas as directed.
- Follow childcare licensing rules and procedures for diapering and toileting children.
- Participate in team meetings and training.
- Address children, parents, and staff respectfully and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
- Assist with receiving children and preparing them for dismissal.
- Complete special assignments as directed by the immediate supervisor or other management.
- Comply with licensing regulations and performance standards.
- Assist with completing developmental screenings of children.
- Use systems for child tracking, child development, and employee time management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
