Early Learning Teacher Aide

About the role

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in all activities, in the classroom, on the playground, during snack time, and on field trips.
• Aid in planning, preparing, and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs of preschool-aged children.
• Support with direction of group activities with students as assigned.
• Maintain a positive, nurturing environment, which respects culture and diversity.
• Participate with children and encourage their involvement in activities.
• Observe and redirect student behavior according to approved procedures.
• Set up and cleanup work areas and eating areas.
• Operate audio-visual equipment.
• Aid children with washing as needed; assist children with toileting, changing those who have experienced toileting accidents; assist students in developing self-help skills.
• Aid in preparing instructional materials as directed by the supervisor.
• Aid students in developing language skills.
• Maintain a clean, safe, attractive, and positive learning environment, which assists children in making a positive transition from home to preschool.
• Communicate materials needs to associate teacher and manager.
• Maintain a caring, clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly classroom environment.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Qualifications and Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of 6 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Completion of 12 postsecondary semester or 24 completed postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development (3 units in Infant & Toddler as desired) is desirable.
• Prior experience working with preschool aged children is desirable.
• Must pass background check.
• TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
• Comply with immunization, background check standards and other required screenings as mandated by Human Resources.
• Biliteracy in Spanish is required.

Other Skills

• Learn, apply, and explain Early Learning Program and organization philosophies, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with preschool children and adults.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
• Use positive and appropriate methods of behavior modification for preschool aged children.
• Support in coordination and participation in activities with groups of children.
• Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment, including a computer, copier, laminator, CD player, television, and video equipment.
• Set up and cleanup work and snack areas.
• Aid children with toileting.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.