Our work environment includes but not limted to:

• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• Flexible hours
• Benefits

We are looking for a Teacher Aide to prepare young children by easing them into organized education. Works with teachers to promote the educational and social development of the children enrolled in the program.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Oversees unstructured free play. Works with teacher to ensure organization of free play corresponds to scheduled structured activities.
• Implement activities based knowledge of child development.
• Assists in making a smooth transition
• Assists with meals, toileting, hand washing
• Attends staff meetings, training meetings, and open house even if scheduled outside working hours.
• Participates in classroom staff meetings to consult on program planning, goal setting and implementation, planning for individual children and to discuss program and working conditions.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks.
• Performs other duties necessary to the smooth functioning of the facility as assigned by the Childcare Director.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development with special regard to health and safety.
• Observes the classroom, classroom supply areas, playground area and equipment for hazards and keeps the areas neat and sanitaryReports any medical problems and accidents to other staff and to the parents. Knows and follows Universal Precautions. Knows and follows proper Handwashing procedures. Knows and follows IPM procedures in the classroom.

REQUIREMENTS:

• TB test and physical examination as required
• Drug Test as required
• Obtain certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 6 months of employment
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate and receive information and ideas via oral and written methods. Ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
• Ability to perform physical activities that require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as needed in the daily care of children.
• Ability to cope with a stressful environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills as outlined in duties on this job description.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person