Teacher Aide - Floater- EHS
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 planning and carrying out daily activities using the HighScope Curriculum, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, responding to children's individual needs, and supporting child assessment and program recordkeeping. The aide may assist in other program areas as directed and is expected to follow childcare licensing regulations and Wayne Metro policies and procedures. The position is based in a school setting and includes travel to various sites and willingness to make home visits. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, with specific hours determined by program needs. The role involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, and supervising children, occasional outdoor conditions, and occasional lifting and moving of children, equipment, or supplies.
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 respond to children's behavior in a non-punitive and supportive manner.
- Ability to establish positive, productive working relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Ability to work independently, complete tasks with minimal supervision, and work cooperatively as part of a team.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Basic understanding of child development, age-appropriate behaviors, common childhood behavior problems, and appropriate interventions.
- Commitment to working respectfully with children and adults 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 communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability and willingness to make home visits and travel to various sites.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Good interpersonal and professional skills, including professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
- Working knowledge of basic internet applications, Google technology, and Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn and use other required programs.
- Ability to provide services to people facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
- Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, see, talk, hear, and use hands to manipulate; occasionally reach, climb steps, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch; match a student's walking speed and sometimes run to safeguard students; and occasionally lift, carry, and move students up to 50 pounds, equipment, and supplies.
Responsibilities
- Assist in 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, healthy environment for young children and their families.
- Provide individualized support and responsive care based on children's needs, including for children requiring additional attention or accommodations.
- Participate in the Daily Routine following the HighScope Curriculum.
- Plan and prepare materials for daily activities.
- Support child assessment by recording and scoring anecdotal observations and entering 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 other program areas as directed.
- Follow childcare licensing rules and procedures for diapering and toileting children.
- Participate in team meetings and training.
- Treat children, parents, and staff with respect.
- Assist with receiving children and preparing them for dismissal.
- Perform special assignments as directed by the immediate supervisor or other management.
- Comply with licensing regulations and performance standards.
- Assist with 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
