Instructional Aide - Dan Powell Elem.

The Instructional Aide will provide assistance at their assigned location serving children ages 0-4. Assignments will be made based on staffing and the special needs of the children on a daily, weekly, monthly or as needed basis.

·        Assist campus staff and provide proper support to each assigned classroom as needed.     

·        Guide children in activities, which promote physical, intellectual, emotional and social development under the supervision of a teacher.

·        Use the appropriate skills to meet social, emotional, physical and developmental needs of individual infants and toddlers.

·        Actively supervise children on playground.

·        Assist in preparation of child development materials in assigned classroom as needed.

·        Assist with arranging the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers. 

·        Observe children for safety purposes.   

·        Establish and maintain positive communication with children and families.  

·        Supervise and guide children during mealtime, toileting/diaper changes, hand washing, rest periods and play activities. 

·        Assist in maintaining children’s areas in a neat, sanitary and orderly condition, which may include some cleaning, sweeping and/or mopping in the classroom area.

·        Participate in 20 hours of annual training and all staff development activities, in-service training and workshops as required.

·        Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

·        High school diploma or equivalent.

·        Must obtain age appropriate CDA within one year of employment. Related degrees can be substituted for CDA.

·        Six months of previous childcare experience is required. 

·        Must demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and have expressive and receptive language abilities. 

·        Good verbal and written communication skills.

·        Possess a special ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers and parents. 

·        Ability to work with infants warmly, calmly and in an unhurried way.

·        Insured and reliable vehicle for transportation.

·        Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, annual TB skin test, and complete background check every 24 months.  

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Child Care Associates offers a competitive benefits package that is provided to all fulltime employees that include health, dental and life insurance coverage. Additional voluntary benefits are offered to all fulltime employees in addition to the core benefits package. 

After completing one (1) year of service, the company contributes 4% of the employee’s earnings to the 403(b) retirement plan. If the employee also elects to make a contribution to the plan, Child Care Associates will match half (50%) of the employee’s contribution up to 4% of base salary.

Child Care Associates provides other benefits, which are outlined in the Staff Handbook, such as paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Salary : $13