Early Childhood Aide - Cyert Center for Early Education

About the role

The Cyert Center at Carnegie Mellon University is a full-day early care and education program serving the children of our faculty, staff and students. Founded in 1971, we have grown from a program of 13 children to our current enrollment of 290 children across two centers. We are currently hiring an Early Childhood Aide to join the Cyert Center.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the children and educators during the normal flow-of-the-day routines (snack/lunch prep, diapering, bathroom, clean-up, playground supervision, nap)
• Helping maintain the Center’s safety and sanitation standards, adhering to the Department of Human Services licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation guidelines
• Helping to maintain the Center environment (e.g. sweeping up after meals, reorganizing toys, cleaning up the changing area, etc.)
• Demonstrating awareness of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and supports a cohesive program that communicates the Center’s philosophy
• Accountability for the safety of children while at the Center, on the playground, and on walks and field trips; Informing Educational Coordinator when an incident occurs pertaining to the welfare of the staff and children
• Speaking with children in a friendly, positive, and respectful manner; helping children during times of transition and basic need; providing one-on-one time with children/infants
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Full range of body motion needed and change positions/ have the mobility to interact with young children
• Must be able to provide supervision and monitor safety through both sight and sound in the classroom and on the playground, without breaks in consciousness
• Must be able to lift and carry children up to 40 pounds, as well as, move light furniture and play materials, and push a group stroller carrying 4-6 infants and toddlers
• Must be able to stand for long periods and sit on the floor
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam (including TB test) for clearance to meet the physical requirements listed above

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High School diploma or GED required. Candidates with or actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree early childhood education, elementary education, special education or psychology preferred