Early Childhood Education Aide

Description

Perform duties to assist in the planning, implementation and care of children in the Child Development Center.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from an assigned supervisor.

1. Assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for children;
2. Assist with supervision of children in the classroom and playground;
3. Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies;
4. Assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individual and small groups of students;
5. Perform a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, and maintaining student records;
6. Assist to maintain a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment by performing such tasks as cleaning, arranging displays, or preparing bulletin boards;
7. Assist children to develop positive relationships with peers and adults;
8. Assist to observe and record children's development and progress;
9. Introduce new foods to children and reinforce proper eating habits;
10. Maintain an awareness of and care for daily health needs; respond as needed performing such duties as changing diapers and assisting with self-help skills and health checks;
11. Serve as an appropriate positive role model.
12. Attend staff meetings and in-service training, as required;
13. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• General concepts of child growth and development principles and characteristics of child behavior.
• Simple record keeping and record management.
• Basic computer use and data entry.

• Work effectively with children and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality of center-related information.
• Monitor and oversee the activities of children ensuring a cheerful and safe environment.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Handle stress from daily interaction and care of young children.
• Physical conditioning to ensure a safe environment for children; occasional moderate lifting and carrying requirements; frequent standing and walking.