Assistant Teacher/Floater - Temp

About the role

The Teacher Aide/Floater will support the classroom teachers by helping with general classroom maintenance, preparing for daily activities, and assisting in the supervision of students. The position is under the general supervision of the Children’s Center Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage for teachers’ breaks, meetings, vacation, and medical leave.
• Aid in the completion of various Center tasks and projects including daily classroom set up and end-of-day clean up, maintaining supplies and the art room closet, and organizing playground toys.
• Follow regulations, procedures, and policies under which the Center operates including emergency procedures and implementation; ensure child safety in the classroom and outside the classroom setting.
• Utilize a variety of positive discipline approaches such as: limit setting, anticipating challenges, distraction, arrangement of environment, and renewal time using a responsive teaching approach.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop self-esteem, confidence, and independence.
• Create a classroom environment that respects and builds on each child’s unique personality and cultural background.
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to children and families.
• Discuss and report pertinent issues and/or concerns with the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of childhood development and early childhood education through one to three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to uphold the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Experience working with toddler - preschool aged children in a developmentally appropriate setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to care for children in a positive and professional manner.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Normal classroom environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc.
• Hours subject to change based on Children’s Center coverage needs.
• Regular lifting of children, bending, running, and climbing.
• Regular pushing of a six-child passenger buggy.

Pay

$20 - $25 an hour, 4 week assignment.