Part-time Early Childhood Education Center Classroom Aide

Essential Job Duties

• Assist the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher with supervision of preschool children in an educational environment that is safe, clean, well-arranged, enriching, and conducive to the development of the whole child.
• Responsible for the classroom environment when the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher are not present.
• Aid in directing practicum students, work-study assistants, and classroom volunteers.
• Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher in preparing the learning environment (both indoors and outdoors), setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Communicate to the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher any concerns with the children.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues to build positive relationships within the preschool environment, the OTC environment, and the community.
• Be cordial/polite with families at all times. Warmly greet children and families upon arrival and departure.
• Work collaboratively with the ECEC Director and ECD Department Chair in managing the daily operations of the Center and promotion of the Early Childhood Development Program.
• Maintain a professional attitude and treat all children, families, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, parents/guardians, fellow staff members, and practicum students, as well as records and all information.
• Know and adhere to the policies of the program in regards to:
  • Licensing and accreditation guidelines.
  • Communicable diseases and exclusion of sick children.
  • First aid and medical emergency.
  • Emergency procedures.
  • Mandated reporting procedures.
  • Center dress code and professionalism.
  • Reporting personal illness when needing a sick day or requesting time off.
  • Missouri Eat Smart and Move Smart guidelines.
  • NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
  • FERPA and HIPPA confidentiality guidelines within the classroom and ECEC.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Assist the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher with classroom curriculum and lesson plan implementation.
• Assist with the arrival of ECEC children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Exercise initiative by assisting with general housekeeping tasks.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Twelve college credit hours in the early childhood field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Ability to pass a tuberculosis test (or provide proof of current test or risk assessment).
• Ability to be approved by the state Family Care Safety Registry and the Comprehensive Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Pass or provide transfer documentation of a medical examination, as required by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree in early childhood development or early childhood education from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Classroom experience in an early childhood or early elementary setting.
• Experience working in a child development laboratory setting at an institution of higher learning.