Teacher's Aide, Child Care Center

About the Role

Assists with developing and leading classroom activities and developmentally appropriate programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises children to ensure safety.
• Ensures classroom meets local licensing standards.
• Works collaboratively with the teacher to assess learning/development needs and to develop age-appropriate learning solutions.
• Attends periodical staff meetings.
• Assists the teacher with implementing the teaching schedule and curriculum.
• Follows accreditation and licensing policies and practices.
• Assists teachers with course progress report procedures.
• Applies knowledge of learning principles to engage children in appropriate activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• CPR Cert American Heart (CPR AHA) - American Heart Association
• CPR Cert Red Cross (CPR RC) - Red Cross
• DCF 45-hour Certification (DCF CERT) - Florida Department of Children's & Family

Qualifications

• Six months experience working or volunteering with children.
• Requires full Level 2 Background Screening at hire and every 5 years following.
• Requires critical thinking skills.
• Requires effective communication skills.
• Requires decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Includes a variety of physical demands such as bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, running, sitting, squatting, standing, and walking.
• Requires audible speech and hearing acuity.
• May involve exposure to biohazardous waste, biological hazards, blood and/or bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and dust.
• May involve exposure to computer monitors, domestic animals, extreme heat/cold, fire risk, heating devices, moving mechanical parts, needles/sharp objects, potential for physical assault, and wet or slippery surfaces.