Teacher Aide

•Warm, supportive attitude toward children and reliable

•HS Diploma or GED

•Flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.

•Willing to accept supervision in order to improve performance.

• Must be willing to perform other duties as required.

• Students, youth and teacher aides may assist in the care of children provided that they: 1. Are 14 years of age or older and at least five years older than the oldest child in the group. 2. Assist only under the direct supervision of an early childhood teacher or a school-age worker; and Are not counted for purposes of maintaining staff /child ratios, except as provided in Section 407.160(d) Preferred Job Qualifications:

•Must be physically able to perform the job of an early childhood teacher (e.g. able to lift children and/or equipment up to 40lbs; able to stoop, bend, sit and stand for extended periods of time).

Responsibilities: 1. To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. 2. Promotes healthy eating practices. 3. Maintains a clean and safe environment Is aware of necessary information to ensure the safety and well- being of the children. 4. Maintains an orderly learning environment. 5. To advance physical and intellectual competence. 6. Supports a balance between child-initiated and teacher initiated activities. 7. Supports a balance between quiet and active learning activities. 8. Uses equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promotes children's physical development. 9. Supports an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children. 10. Supports experiences that promote language and literacy development. 11. Supports activities that promote the acquisition of math and science concepts. 12. Assist with extra - curricular programs such as music, gymnastics, swimming, etc. To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance. 13. Supports activities that develop positive self-esteem. 14. Supports activities that develop social skills. 15. Supports culturally diverse experiences. 16. Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques. 17. Supports a wide variety of creative and expressive activities. 18. Supports routines with smooth transition periods. 19. Communicates with children at their developmental level. 20. Encourages children to be independent. 21. To establish positive and productive relationships with families: Greets parents at pick up and drop off times 22. Supports positive relationships with families: Supports a variety of ways that families can participate in the program. 23. To maintain a commitment to professionalism. 24. Promotes the center's philosophy and educational objectives. 25. Support the center's code of ethical conduct. 26. Engages ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional goals. 27. Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement 28. Attends staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the center.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.