Teachers Aide

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Skills, Abilities and Knowledge: Ability to supervise and support operations of the Child Care Center. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Mental Concentration: Considerable concentration intermittently.
• Interruptions: Occur constantly.
• Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort in predominantly standing position. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Special Demands: Moderate travel. Potential eyestrain.
• Current PA Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
• Special Requirements: History verification showing free of child abuse/neglect by authorities. Act 33/34 Clearances and staff health assessment completed.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Provide day-to-day care to the children in the Learning Tree Children Care and Preschool Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including child care licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices.
• Helps maintain safe, clean physical setting by preparing and cleaning up paint, art materials, etc and sweeping, washing, dusting and vacuuming as needed.
• Aids in the preparation of materials for daily activities before children arrive.
• Displays evidence of positive and productive relationship with children, staff and parents.
• Provides appropriate activities for physical, cognitive and social-emotional development of each child.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
• Maintains a commitment to professionalism and continues own professional development so that decisions are based on knowledge of early childhood theories and practice.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Attends training as determined appropriate.
• Participates in and supports parent and family involvement activities.
• Establishes and maintains daily communication with families regarding child’s development and daily routine; formal and informal meetings and discussions.
• Affords respectful inclusion of children with all special needs into the classroom community.
• Participates in all curricular activities, etc.
• Aids in screening, observing and assessing children as required.
• Works with other staff in providing comprehensive services for children at the center.
• Performs other related work as required on behalf of the agency.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal and local regulations and licensing requirements.
• Ensures a high-quality education, in keeping with the vision and goals of LCCAP.

Applicable Fringe Benefit Package