The Early Childhood Classroom Aide works under direct supervision and will perform classroom work following defined work procedures and priorities to meet the needs of children ages 1 to 5 years old enrolled in the Child Development Center.
The Early Childhood Classroom Assistant works under general supervision and will provide direct educational instruction and activities to meet the needs of children ages 1 year to 5 years enrolled in the Center.
Positions report to the Director and/or Manager of the Child Development Center and work under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
NOTE: Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Essential Functions
Classroom Support: Encourage language development; foster independence and self-help skills; assist in ensuring that children are involved in activities suited to their immediate emotional, social, intellectual and physical needs; provides activity options to children; assist children in taking responsibility for equipment and materials they use and in being considerate of others; model appropriate behavior; use developmentally appropriate communication skills; respond to children with respect, courtesy and an understanding of their developmental stage of growth; assist with preparation, presentation and clean up of projects and activities such as art projects, stories, songs, outdoor activities and bulletin boards; participate in indoor and outdoor activities and games with children; may transport children, parents and staff; prepares materials and equipment under the direction of a Lead Teacher, Manager or Director or other higher level staff; store and maintains educational equipment and materials; maintain records; make use of opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise.
Classroom Supervision and Personal Interactions: May assist with the implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) to address children’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development; may assist with the implementation of curriculum to include indoor and outdoor activities; may direct children in educational activities as well as during lunch, nap time, free time, field trips, and transition between activities and playground periods; may present basic developmental materials to children and encourage individual work and development; assume responsibility for children for specified period when the Lead Teacher, Manager or Director is absent; may implement guidance techniques that respect the individuality of each child.
Program Support: Assist with maintenance of a healthy and safe environment; function as a member of a team-oriented staff and participate in staff meetings and in-service training or District activities; comply with state requirements and adhere to policies as stated in the Child Development Center handbook.
