The Teacher Aide works cooperatively with the Infant-Toddler Teacher and Teacher Assistant to plan and implement the daily education program for the children. Under the reflective supervision of the Lead Teacher, the Teacher Aide will execute classroom activities and help maintain a classroom environment that is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of children as mandated by federal, state, and local standards, and that reflect Educare's philosophy and curriculum.
As part of the classroom educational team, and under the general direction of the School Director and direct supervision of the Lead Teacher, the Teacher Aide helps plan and participates in classroom, playground, and school activities. These activities are designed to enhance all areas of each child’s development. The Teacher Aide will be responsible for assisting with implementing all program requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality early learning classroom support that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities
- Support and provide continuity of care to help children develop secure relationships
- Participate in Family Child Service Reviews as scheduled
- Assist with planning and implemention of learning experiences that promote all developmental domains (social, emotional, physical, and intellectual) including contributing to the readiness of children to enter school by developing their early language acquisition and vocabulary
- With the Lead and Assistant Teachers, guide and facilitate activities of the children, providing responsive care giving, with a focus on the children’s social and emotional well-being
- Engage positively with the children and use appropriate discipline methods as outlined in the school's child guidance policy
- Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the school, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children
- Aide, as requested, in transition activities
- Eat with children and help them in their development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices
- Guide children's development of social skills
- Aide in the providing a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment
- Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe
- Aide in conducting the daily health and environment checklist
- Aide in implementing an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood
- Assist in daily routines, including bottle feedings, meal preparations, diapering, toileting, hand washing, monitoring sleep times, cleanup, and supervision of children at all times, including outdoor play
