Birth to Three Teacher Aide

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum to support lesson planning
• Provide a dual language model in the classroom
• Aide/Provide learning experiences that promote all developmental areas
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children
• Select and arrange equipment and materials in the classroom
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be willing to pursue coursework specific to infants and toddlers, adhering to program guidelines, as necessary such as Child Development Credential (CDA), after 90 days must start the process and completion within 18 months
• Some knowledge of best practices of Infant and Toddler development and care
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Successfully complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB), Tdap and MMR
• Successfully complete a Background Clearance before hire date
• Successfully experience working in a team setting
• The ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community
• The ability to work with the teaching team to plan, organize and implement position responsibilities effectively, providing input
• The ability to work respectively and cooperatively with the teaching team; assisting him/her to increase knowledge and skills
• Experience successfully working with culturally diverse staff and clients