One To One Aide (1894)

About the role

In a 1:1 Teacher’s Aide position, you will act as an active team member in providing for the well-being, education, and supervision of children in the classroom throughout the day under the leadership and guidance of the classroom teacher.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• For assigned child, implements educational, therapeutic and behavioral plans under the leadership of the special education teacher and therapy staff.
• Shares all relevant information related to assigned child with the teachers and/or therapy staff.
• Affords assistance to child in all activities of daily living while prompting independence.
• Affords assistance to teacher in maintaining daily records, materials, and notes to and from parents.
• Functions as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team.
• Creates instructional materials for classroom use.
• Shares in clerical work such as copying materials, etc.
• Maintains organization of classroom materials.
• Fosters a positive learning environment in which the children can acquire positive self-image guiding them toward independence.
• Participates in classroom staffings to share behavioral observations and provide comprehensive services to the children.
• Supervises assigned child at all times (with the exception of lunch break, meetings and/or training).
• Other duties as assigned. This may include reassignment to another classroom in the absence of your assigned child.

Non-Essential Functions

• Conducts self so as to best contribute to, promote and implement the mission, philosophy and policies of the agency.
• Helps to maintain overall organization of classroom environment.
• Attends all meetings as required.
• Participates in corporate compliance and quality assurance activities as required.
• Participates in trainings to maintain training hours required by The Office of Children and Family Services

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of different backgrounds and abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as the ability to work with other required computer systems to complete documentation.
• Strong time management skills.
• Understanding of typical early childhood development.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically and mentally fit to provide developmentally appropriate care for and supervision of young children.
• Must have the physical abilities and stamina to participate in children's play and sustain active work throughout the day.
• Working with children requires:
• Ability to walk or run quickly
• Ability sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to maintain eye contact with children
• Ability to walk on rough or uneven ground
• Ability to lift children
• Ability to work in cold or hot outdoor conditions.
• Ability to maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile senses
• Must be able to move quickly and react calmly in response to an emergency
• Must exhibit good judgment in matters concerning the health and safety of children
• Must be able to maintain composure under pressure

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are typical for a child care setting
• Exposure to bodily fluids, potentially infectious material and communicable diseases

Minimum Qualifications

• Education-High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience working with young children preferred.