Teacher Aide (Brownsville Child Care Center)

Responsibilities

• Assist in appropriately supervising children at all times according to DOH and DOE regulations to facilitate safety and optimal program functioning.
• Absorb and execute a program within the classroom that meets the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group and the individual child.
• Participate in discussions to develop educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of each child.
• As necessary, assist in keeping accurate and up to date written records on children’s progress according to DOE, DOH and Salvation Army policy.
• Adhere to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with parents/caregivers.
• Assist in keeping classroom furniture, equipment and materials accessible and in good condition.
• Share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program.
• Maintain good working relationships with parents/caregivers and Salvation Army colleagues.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in recruitment activities to increase enrollment in the centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the above and according to programmatic needs.

Qualifications

• Meet the requirements set by the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Education (DOE) and The Salvation Army.
• Have a high school diploma and either have or be working towards a CDA.