ECE Teacher's Aide III

POSITION TITLE: Early Childhood Education Teacher’s Aide III

DEPARTMENT: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kroc Center Hawaii)

SUPERVISOR: Early Childhood Education Director

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Hour Pay Range $15.00 - $15.25

GENERAL STATEMENT: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual, emotional and physical regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER HAWAII VISION: Kroc Center Hawaii is a community center where families, individuals and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.

The Kroc Keiki Learning Center Teacher’s Aide works with a supervising teacher and other staff in providing a well-balanced, developmentally appropriate curriculum that enhances all aspects of a child’s development—including health, safety, education, spiritual, and psychological wellness. The Teacher’s Aide demonstrates a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army and represents the Raymond and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four years experience working with children ages 2‑5

An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be accepted.

• Coursework or training in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Prior experience supervising children in daycare or preschool environment.

• Implements activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Ensures equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times. Assists in the daily inspection of the environment to identify potentially hazardous objects or situations. Reports information to the ECE Director.
• Helps prepare the classroom at the beginning of the day and/or performs cleanup and set up for the next day’s activities.
• Assists in establishing routines and providing positive guidance.
• Assists in providing activities that introduce math, literacy, and other academic concepts and culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Assists in implementing daily lesson/activity plans which integrate the co-developed Bible thematic units and include a variety of experiences and activities for children, such as songs, games, and storytelling.
• Ensures children are supervised at all times, adhering to the Salvation Army procedures for Protecting the Mission. Provides a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable and builds children’s esteem.
• Creates a welcoming climate for both child and parent, especially at drop‑off and pick‑up times.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a manner that children understand. Implements positive discipline when required.
• Observes children and makes notes of progress.
• Promotes team spirit and cooperation between staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Assists in snack and meal preparation, distribution, and clean‑up.
• Teaches proper eating habits and personal hygiene. Serves meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Knows emergency procedures.
• Follows and ensures adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains the Code of Ethics policy established for Kroc Center Hawaii.
• Attends staff meetings and other administrative meetings.
• Maintains regular and punctual work attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Caring for children can be stressful. The teacher’s aide must ensure that children are supervised at all times and involved in safe and appropriate activities. The position may involve multiple simultaneous situations and requires the ability to handle accidents and emergencies calmly and effectively. The aide must maintain self‑motivation and self‑direction, work with limited supervision, and organize tasks…