Teacher Aide II (0 to 3)

About the role

The teacher aide assists the classroom teaching team in developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teaching team in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
• Assists with classroom coverage during lunchtime and when back-up coverage is needed.
• Assists the teaching team in developing a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families.
• Assists with supervision and interaction of children during all activities.
• Develops strong partnerships with the families.
• Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities.
• Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service trainings, and weekly team meetings.
• Assists with the implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in depth studies and classroom explorations.
• Maintains reports on children’s growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or 60 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6 or 1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid STD Insurance
• Employer Paid LTD Insurance
• 403b Retirement & Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Pay

An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package will be available commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

7.5 hours day