Part Time Teacher - Preschool - International Village Center

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION:

The Teacher Aide is responsible for providing care for a group of children as part of a teaching team. They will work with any age group as needed, ranging from infant to Pre-K classrooms.

• Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children.
• Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance, etc.).
• Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean.
• Interact with children in activities they are supervising.
• Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures.
• Participate in child/teacher‑initiated activities.
• Use equipment/materials to promote physical development.
• Implement planned activities.
• Engage children in learning activities outdoors.
• Ensure that materials are prepared in advance of implementing activities.
• Ensure that Active Supervision policies are followed at all times to ensure safety of children while under our care.

• Facilitate hands‑on activities that develop self‑esteem and social skills as identified on the lesson plan.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity while interacting with children.
• Use positive guidance techniques and strategies.
• Provide access to a wide variety of creative/expressive activities.
• Follow classroom routines and provide smooth transitions.
• Encourage children to be independent in decision making and self‑care (dressing, toileting, etc.)
• Greet children upon arrival and departure.
• Show each child affection and attention daily.
• Encourage children to problem solve and discover.
• Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear, etc.) and express them appropriately.
• Be willing to work with children who have special needs and their families.

• Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner.
• Encourage parents to participate in the program.

• Attend staff meetings.
• Attend conference and in‑service training.
• Make observable use of knowledge gained from training.
• Share new ideas and skills with other staff members.
• Promote the Agency's philosophy and educational objectives.
• Report to the Center Director before the workday begins when planning to be absent.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Report to classroom according to schedule.
• Follow center rules regarding breaks, telephones, clocking in and out, etc.
• Demonstrate proficiency in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and best practices in ECE.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Use resources effectively.
• Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations.
• Display understanding of NAEYC standards.
• Display understanding of Quality Rated standards.
• Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Display a positive outlook and pleasant demeanor.
• Assists Lead Teacher and Teacher in the assessment of children’s progress.

• Display the ability to work as a team member.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with center staff.
• Actively work to resolve conflict.
• Maintain flexibility with center changes as needed.

• Child development and early education theories and practices.
• Safe and appropriate activities for children.
• Relevant policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.
• An understanding of the early education and family center cultural environment.
• Demonstrate team building skills, supervisory skills, analytical and problem‑solving skills, decision making skills, effective verbal and listening communications skills, stress management skills, time management skills, and teaching skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of early learning professional.
• Demonstrates the ability to be respectful, possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, be flexible, demonstrate sound work ethics, be consistent and fair, be compassionate and…