EHS Teacher Aide

Teacher Aides have teaching responsibilities but always work with a credentialed staff member until their credential is completed. Understand and promote education and early childhood development as defined in Kids Incorporated’s Policies and Procedures, Early Head Start Performance Standards, FL Learning & Developmental Standards, School Readiness Goals, Accredited Preschool Program Learning Environment (APPLE) Standards, and Department of Children & Families Licensing Regulations.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma upon hire and an agreement to complete the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within 9 months of hire.
• Experience teaching in an early childhood setting working with infants and toddlers preferred.
• Meet all state licensing mandated courses, First Aid and CPR certifications within six months of employment.
• Computer literate in Windows Microsoft Office (Outlook / Word) & learn Teaching Strategies Online.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Be in good physical health as documented by physician exam upon hire and update annually.
• Be in compliance with all background screening requirements and update every 5 years.
• Able to sit on the floor and/or ground outside to be actively involved with the children.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and to stoop, crawl, kneel, bend and stand for periods of time.
• Must have reliable transportation and able to travel by car, bus, plane, train.
• Available for paid evening and/or weekend meetings, training, or other work-related events.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment

• Report any safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors to the Site Director.
• Detect and report signs of illness, discomfort and unusual behavior of children to the Site Director to be communicated to the Health and Disability Coordinator.
• Report suspected abuse/neglect to the Site Director and 1-800-96-ABUSE.
• Work in coordination with co-teacher and Head Teacher to complete paperwork relating to nutrition, illness, accidents/incidents, health assessments, and parent communication.
• Practice appropriate sanitary procedures to include sanitizing, cleaning, diapering/toileting, and hand washing.
• Assist children in developing self-help skills, schedules, and routines.
• Engage in family-style meals promoting school readiness skills in social-emotional interactions, self-help, personal care routines, language, and problem-solving. CDE-04
• Comply with all health and safe environment policies and procedures to meet the individual needs of the children.
• Assist in the daily
  maintenance of the center (refer to posted checklists)
• Clean and sanitize doorknobs, door frames, and light switches;
• Empty, sanitize, and reline waste receptacles at least daily, more if needed;
• Spot clean wall surfaces, windows, and mirrors;
• Sweep sidewalk and trike path and keep playgrounds free of trash and debris.

B. Promote education and early childhood development

• Be familiar with School Readiness Goals in the domains of Social-Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive / General Knowledge, and Approaches to Learning.
• Partner with co-teacher to implement lesson plans indoors and outdoors to encourage skill development through interactions, activities, and environmental setup supporting maximum child development and engagement.
• Actively engage with the children in small groups and individual activities daily.
• Use daily routines and transitions as learning opportunities to support school readiness goals.
• Model appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques.
• Model appropriate language and grammar skills. Encourage language with frequent one-on-one conversations at the child’s eye level and with nurturing tone and open-ended questions.
• Comply with guidelines and standards outlined in EHS Performance Standards, APPLE Accreditation, FL Learning & Developmental Standards, DCF Licensing Regulations, and Educational policies and procedures.
• Partner with co-teacher to implement the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, and I Love You Rituals to promote Character Development.
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