Classroom Support Aide - Part Time

Job Responsibilities

• Familiarizes self with Center philosophy and classroom operations.
• Affords ideas for lesson plans.
• Conducts small group activities.
• Supervises children engaged in play activities.
• Observes and reports children’s behavior to the teacher.
• Familiarizes self with educational approaches in early childhood education.
• Actively supervises and ensures the safety and wellbeing of all children in the indoor and outdoor environments.
• Guards against harmful situations on field trips, walking trips, and on the playground.
• Affords assistance in serving meals and snacks.
• Implements acceptable child management techniques.
• Recognizes the stages of development of young children and maintains knowledge of basic child development of the age group assigned.
• Sets up and monitors equipment and materials in classroom and playground area.
• Attends to physical care and health needs of the children and keeps records as required.
• Reports any concerns or issues to the designated supervising Teacher.
• Affords assistance in collecting child’s information for portfolio, writing child’s assessment, and conducting parent/teacher conferences.

Candidate Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience working with children and families strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively interact with children and communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.

Job Details

Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $16.00-$19.50 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.

Location: Scott Child & Family Center in Bloomington

Schedule: Part Time, hourly.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).