What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Toddler Teacher Aide position at Indiana University Campus View Child Care Center?
Our relationship-based philosophy is focused on a team approach with the goal of providing excellent care for children. In each of our 4 classrooms, a fast-paced environment designed for the success of the children is facilitated by all. Teachers’ Aides work very closely with a team of Lead Teachers and receive coaching/mentoring on a consistent basis.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Serves as a strong supportive role on a team.
- Visually observes and supervises children and their activities.
- Ensures the general safety and well-being of all children.
- Communicates openly and respectfully with children, parents, and staff.
- Helps support children as they work to develop physical and communication skills.
- Always maintains work area - all staff members share in the housekeeping and cleaning duties.
Duties
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Relates well to young children and is sensitive to children’s needs.
Nice To Haves
Preferred
- Coursework in child development.
Benefits
$12.00/hour
This position is part-time and offers up to 29 hours per week.
Salary : $12