Teaching Support Staff

PRESCHOOL AIDE

POSITION: Aide

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Preschool Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age and provide evidence of a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units (preferred). Prior to employment, prospective employee must complete all paperwork required by the employer and licensing; provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis, and measles (required under SB 792); complete the Healthy Schools Act Pesticide Training and Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider training; and have fingerprint clearance through Live Scan. Within the first 5 working days, the employee must provide a TB test showing negative or non-active results as well as a physician's report. The employee is required to become CPR and First Aid Certified within the first 90 days of employment. (Fingerprint clearance and First Aid classes are offered at Immanuel’s expense.) If the employee has not completed the above requirements within the given time frame or if adverse results arise from the above paperwork, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

PURPOSE:

To serve the church by providing a loving, Christian environment to the students of Immanuel Lutheran Preschool; supporting the director; and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children, while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (see attached). Assist teachers and director as needed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Comply with California Licensing Regulation Title 22 at all times. Including but not limited to ratio numbers; min. of 12 ECE Units; current CPR and First Aid Certification.

2. Assisting with changing diapers.

3. Give morning breaks to teachers.

4. Keep the kitchen clean and the dishes put away.

5. Be able to work well with a team.

6. Be a Christian role-model representing Immanuel Lutheran.

7. Be flexible and able to adapt.

8. Monitor children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning and playing environment.

9. Administer minor first aid.

10. Perform housekeeping for the purpose of maintaining a safe, orderly and sanitary environment.

11. Confer with parents, children, staff, supervisors, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information for the purpose of the child’s well-being and establishing a bond of trust.

12. Report observations and incidents (e.g. accidents, inappropriate behavior, violations of rules, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to the teacher/director.

13. Participate in various meetings (e.g. staff development, staff meetings, etc.) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving ones skills and knowledge.

14. Assist in outdoor activities.

15. Assist teachers in group activities.

16. Be an active member of a Christ-centered church, whose teachings are based solely on God’s written word, the Bible.

17. Perform other job related duties as assigned for the purpose of supporting the director and staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

SKILLS: Must be focused and alert to meet the changing conditions.

KNOWLEDGE: Required to diligently enforce safety rules and California Licensing Regulations. Write routine documents (e.g. accident reports, notes to director, teachers and parents), speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

ABILITY: Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with different groups (e.g. parents, staff, children); fostering positive relationships; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; exhibiting tact, patience, kindness and a positive attitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to finger; reach with arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an indoor environment and in reasonable outside weather conditions during outdoor play.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person