Teacher Aide

Assist classroom teachers in creating a nurturing, total learning environment tailored to each child’s individual needs. Maintain classroom, center, and equipment cleanliness to meet physical care and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to teachers and staff in daily center operations.
• Support teaching staff, center philosophy, program, and curriculum; assist with child care and educational activities using appropriate teaching techniques.
• Guide children in the proper care and use of supplies, learning materials, and equipment.
• Understand and build relationships with each child’s family.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Promote a positive environment for children, families, and staff; treat all individuals with dignity and respect, accommodating individual differences.
• Maintain appropriate, open, and professional communication with staff, children, and families.
• Know and implement all health and emergency policies of the program.
• Ensure the safety and security of all children in your care; maintain a clean environment inside and outside the center.
• Encourage and instruct children in personal hygiene and group health practices.
• Report any suspected child abuse to your supervisor.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Perform duties in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision.
• Stay current in your areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing training.
• Attend staff meetings, complete mandatory in-services, and meet competency evaluation deadlines.
• Demonstrate competency in providing age-, sex-, weight-, and need-specific care (or customer service skills in non-clinical areas).
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Non-degree program or high school coursework in the Early Childhood Education Career Pathway (preferred).
• 1–2 years of experience assisting or teaching children (required).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (obtained within 1 year of hire).
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check determination (Cogent).