Early Childhood Support Staff

About This Role

Location: Creating Connections Early Learning Center
When Available: February 10th, 2025
Date of Closing: December 20th, 2024

Job Overview

The ECE Support Staff will assist the Teacher and Site Coordinator in creating a nurturing and secure environment for the children. By supporting the staff in implementing a high-quality educational program and fostering positive relationships with the children and their families, the ECE Support Staff will observe and document children's interests and progress and communicate this information back to families and other staff. The ECE Support Staff will also be responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Site Coordinator.

Relationships within the Organization

The ECE Support Staff will report to and be evaluated by the Head Teacher and Site Coordinator. This position will remain open until December 20th, 2024, or until qualified candidates accept an offer of employment.

What You'll Do

• Classroom Support and Activities
• SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRICULA ACTIVITIES AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN'S PARTICIPATION
• ENGAGE ACTIVELY IN ACTIVITIES AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS, THE AVAILABILITY, AND MAINTENANCE OF CLASSROOM MATERIALS
• HELP WITH BOTH LARGE AND SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES
• HELP ENSURE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM HOME TO CHILD CARE CENTER EACH DAY
• Clerical Support and Administration
• AID THE TEACHER WITH ROUTINE CLERICAL DUTIES
• PERFORM OTHER TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER
• Communication and Family Engagement
• MANTAIN REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS WITH FAMILIES THROUGH INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS AND ASSIST THE TEACHER IN CONFERENCES
• Child Development and Well-being
• ENCOURAGE SELF-HELP AND GOOD HYGIENE THROUGH POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MODELING
• NOTIFY THE TEACHER AND/OR ADMINISTRATOR OF ANY ISSUES, SPECIAL INFORMATION, OR SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE ATTENTION
• Compliance and Professional Standards
• ADEHERE TO ALL CENTER POLICIES AND STATE REGULATIONS
• MANTAIN A PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Requirements

• Education and Credentials
• CDA Credential plus 12 credits in ECE, preferably an Associate's in ECE
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training
• Skills And Competencies
• STRONG ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
• ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH OTHERS
• UNDERSTANDING OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
• Professional Development and Training
• ATTENDS A MINIMUM OF TWENTY-ONE (21) HOURS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOPS PER YEAR
• Clearances and Health Requirements
• MUST CLEAR A FULL BACKGROUND CHECK
• MUST PASS HEALTH SCREENING

Experience, Knowledge, And Training

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience

Certifications and Training

• CDA Credential plus 12 credits in ECE, preferably an Associate's in ECE
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training

Skills And Abilities

• STRONG ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
• ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH OTHERS
• UNDERSTANDING OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Workshops and Meetings

• ATTENDS A MINIMUM OF TWENTY-ONE (21) HOURS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOPS PER YEAR

Clearances And Health Requirements

• MUST CLEAR A FULL BACKGROUND CHECK
• MUST PASS HEALTH SCREENING