Teacher Aide

Description

A Teacher Aide at the Berea College Child Development Lab works with the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher to maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children. Teacher Aides are responsible for working in collaboration with other teachers, families, labor students and college students to accomplish tasks in the absence of the Lead and Assistant Teachers. Teacher Aides are expected to adhere to CDL program philosophy, policies and procedures and Kentucky childcare regulations.

• Organize and maintain a safe, clutter-free, and stimulating learning environment appropriate for children of diverse ages and ability levels with the assistance of and in collaboration with teachers and students.
• Work collaboratively with families, teachers, labor students and college students.
• Practice open, respectful communication with children, families, co-workers, labor students, college students and supervisors at all times.
• Utilize positive guidance strategies and best practices.
• Record attendance, accidents, incidents, etc., in accordance with licensing regulations and CDL policies.
• Maintain a standard of behavior and confidentiality in all matters in accordance with NAEYC code of ethics.
• Perform housekeeping tasks as necessary, as assigned, and in a timely manner (classroom and indoor and outdoor shared play spaces).
• Attend conferences, in-services, and workshops to continue professional development.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and required college training and orientation meetings.

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, preferred

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• At least one year related experience (paid and/or supervised experience in childcare or early childhood education classroom, preferred).

• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of Kentucky childcare regulations
• Good communication skills
• Ability to receive and follow instructions
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, families, labor students and college students
• Ability to make sound decisions and remain calm during a crisis

• Ability to meet state licensing requirements
• Complete orientation I & II training and a minimum of 15 hours professional development annually
• Clear criminal background check
• Clear child abuse and neglect check
• Clear TB skin test
• Clear Drug Screen
• Obtain Adult/Infant/Child CPR & First Aid
• Obtain Food Handler Certification

• Ability to lift 35 pounds and move swiftly
• Ability to be aware of all children in your care at all times

• Work in well-lighted, temperature-controlled building with reasonable space and equipment
• Work with children outdoors in various weather conditions

• Personal Vehicle
• Laptop Computer
• Printer

Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.

Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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