What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Assistant position at Start Early?
About the Role
The Teacher Aide works closely with the Education Coordinator and Classroom team to create a stimulating environment that supports the developmental needs of young children. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering positive self-images and experiences of success for all children.
This role involves:
- Collaborating with the Education Coordinator and Classroom team to develop, maintain, and monitor individual child education binders.
- Assisting in creating a vibrant classroom environment based on ECERS/ITERS guidelines.
- Participating in lesson planning sessions and assisting with the implementation of the researched-based Creative Curriculum.
- Following the use of child assessments, screening results, and observation data to support developmentally appropriate experiences.
- Building strong relationships and partnerships with families to support children's growth.
- Ensuring compliance with state licensing standards, Head Start guidelines, and ISBE regulations.
- Documenting each child's health, skills, and development, and participating in curriculum planning sessions.
