Teacher Aide 3-5: Columbus Classroom E

SEK-CAP•Columbus, KS

138d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Aide partners with classroom staff to support high-quality early childhood education and consistent supervision of infants and toddlers. The role helps create a safe, positive, and engaging environment where children can explore, play, and learn. The Teacher Aide supports learning through curriculum implementation, modeling classroom expectations, promoting social-emotional development, and engaging children in indoor and outdoor play and daily routines. The position requires regular, reliable attendance, professionalism, flexibility, and effective collaboration with children, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners. The Teacher Aide supports a clean and orderly workplace, respects cultural differences and diverse family structures, and maintains confidentiality. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and performed in person. Layoff depends on agency need or availability of work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in a program leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or an applicable state-awarded certificate meeting or exceeding CDA requirements, or an Infant/Toddler CDA credential.
Obtain an Infant/Toddler CDA within one year of hire if not already held, and keep it current.
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, email, and digital calendars.
Basic operating skills with general office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, and phone systems.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse personalities tactfully, maturely, and flexibly.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public, orally and in writing.
Resourcefulness, organization, and ability to learn and adapt.
Eligible to obtain KDHE program approval.
Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
Pass a standard criminal history check.
Have a current, valid driver's license and meet agency insurance underwriting guidelines.
Successfully complete a physical exam and TB skin test before beginning employment.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience working with young children in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Engage with children in ways that support language development, learning, and overall growth.
Demonstrate patience and understanding appropriate to each child's developmental level.
Actively supervise children using indoor and outdoor zoning, and assist in multiple classrooms as needed.
Participate in and guide children through mealtime routines, including Family Style Meals and cafeteria transitions.
Follow emergency procedures during drills and real incidents to protect children and staff.
Collaborate with classroom staff to maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
Support the daily schedule and encourage child choice in learning experiences.
Assist in implementing the agency's curriculum and social-emotional strategies to prevent and address challenging behaviors.
Conduct child observations and accurately document findings in the data system.
Perform other duties as needed to meet children's educational and care needs.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, staff, and community partners verbally and in writing.
Build positive, professional relationships with co-workers, families, and volunteers.
Adjust to changes in tasks or routines, remain composed in stressful or fast-paced situations, and manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and adhere to schedules, supervision directives, agency policies, and procedures.
Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. and Head Start children and families in the community.
Respect cultural differences and diverse family structures while maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
Maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers.
Share responsibility for keeping facilities and common areas clean, sanitary, and orderly.