Teacher's Aide - Full-Time

The Teacher Aide supports the Preschool and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. The Teacher Aide must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality of educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Aide observes and assist in documenting children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to the parents. The Teacher Aide is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teachers. The Teacher Aide works with the lead teacher and team to ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets children’s individual needs as well as program standards of Malone, the Nebraska Department of Education, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Schedule: 7:30am - 1:00pm shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion the Malone Center mission and vision in all engagements and interactions, both internal and external to the organization.

Child Development

• Observe, assess, and document each child’s skills, behavior, growth and development.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success.
• Develop an individualized educational plan for each child.
• Bring to attention those children with special needs. Coordinate referrals for children with special needs or mental health needs with the Lead Teacher.
• Contribute to and participate in child and family reviews, Mental Health staffing, and/or Individualized Education Plans/ Individualized Family Service Plans.
• Assist the child and family as child transitions from the Preschool Program to Kindergarten.
• Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom.

Classroom Management

• Maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage child’s independence and self-selection of activities.
• Ensure that all children are always under appropriate supervision and guidance.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports and Touchpoints strategies.

Curriculum

• Assist team with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance language and literacy development, (2) cognition and general knowledge, (3) approaches toward learning, (4) physical well-being and motor development, and (5) social and emotional development of each child.
• Participate in interpreting and analyzing assessment results and utilize data to plane classroom experiences as well as intentionally share information with families.
• Assist in developing lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children and implement them intentionally.
• Assist in integrating other areas, I.E. health/ physical activity, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, transition, safety and parent involvement, into the education plan.

Parent Involvement

• Participate in parent conferences and meetings about their child’s progress.
• Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home and in the community.
• Communicate with parents (informal conversation, newsletters, personal notes) regarding his/her child’s involvement in classroom activities and progress towards learning goals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regular reflective supervision with the Lead Teacher.
• Participate in ongoing professional development (including peer learning activities).
• Maintain confidentially regarding each child and family.
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance and CACFP food counts.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years early childhood experience in a group setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience serving children and families from marginalized communities.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attend all mandatory trainings.
• Pre- employment background checks.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and clean driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person