Classroom Aide (Part-time)

Summary:

Under the supervision of a Classroom Coordinator and the direction of the classroom teacher, a successful incumbent may work with the classroom staff to assist in the day to day operations of the classroom and ensuring all compliances are met.

Classroom Aide Duties:

• Maintaining effective classroom team chemistry

• Assist in the day to day operations of the classroom

• Implementing developmentally appropriate practice

• Creating an inviting and positive learning environment

• Supervision of children in all classroom activities

• Assuring a safe and secure environment in the classroom and throughout the center

• Assists in establishing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with each child’s family to foster children’s development

• Is sensitive to the diversity of children, their families and co-workers, including but not limited to family composition, language and culture

• Maintains confidentiality of children and parents

• Participate in all required training and workshop

• Setting up and maintaining the classroom’s physical environment to foster learning, comfort, health and safety of children, parents and colleagues

• Adherence to the policies and procedures of the organization and the center

• Be a role model for the classroom and for the center

• Be proactive in identifying problems and providing solutions

• Being a willing participant in continuing educational growth and development

Education/Experience:

Candidate must have:

· At least a High School Diploma or GED

· Experience in working with children under six years old

· Effective interpersonal skills, effective communication, organizational and guidance skills

· Ability to work effectively with diverse children, families, and co-workers

· Strong, positive and nurturing approach to the care and education of children

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (picking up children when necessary and retrieve supplies)

· Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch (To work with and communicate with children at their level and to keep the classroom tidy)

· Move throughout the classroom (and outdoors) supervising children

· Stand for long periods of time

· Walk or run for long periods of time

· Sit on the floor for periods of time

· Walk up/down flights of stairs daily

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.89 per hour

Work Location: In person