PROGRAM AIDE (ON-CALL)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to small groups of children in the areas of self-concept, sensory awareness, problem solving, concept formation and muscle development.
• As directed, prepares and plans activities appropriate to the developmental needs and expressed interest of children.
• Affords assistance with supervision of small groups of children whose parents are participating in a discussion or education group.
• Communicates information about children in care to the child’s parent or guardian; initiates communication at arrival and exit to establish important information pertinent to the child’s care.
• Maintains an environment that fosters healthy emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth.
• Supervises snacks and meals.
• Cleans and maintains childcare equipment, such as toys, art materials, kitchen areas, storage areas, and rooms.
• Ensures the health and safety of the children.
• Affords assistance with general clean up and for the opening/closing of the sites.

Professional Conduct

• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service and early childhood education.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with parents, volunteers and other staff at the Center, including persons from different racial, cultural and ethnic groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Abides by child abuse reporting laws.
• Attends program and agency meetings and training's as required.
• Maintains confidentiality as it relates to clients, personnel, the agency and all records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Methods and techniques of early childhood education;
• Child development and family life education;
• Child health and first aid.
• Ability To Supervise children up to the age of 18;
• Direct classroom activities;
• Work cooperatively with other staff, volunteers, parents and representatives of community organizations and agencies.

Employment Standards

• A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be to have obtained units in Early Childhood Education and/or have work or personal experience that demonstrates an interest in and ability to work with children.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be willing to work at various times and days, including some nights and weekends.
• Must possess physical stamina to stand for long periods of time and sufficient strength to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.