ELC Teacher Aide

Job Title: Early Learning Campus Teacher Aide

Department: Full Time 10 Months

Reports To: Early Learning Campus Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

To assist classroom teachers in the instructional process, reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans and provide routine support. Assist students with academic and/or physical needs in order for students to access the educational environment.

• Assist the ELC department in implementing classroom instruction based on predefined curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children.
• Assist the lead teacher in ensuring the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, and educational excellence of the children.
• Ensure that the classroom is aesthetically attractive so that students enjoy their surroundings while learning.
• Provide support to the lead teacher in planning lessons, preparing materials, and daily activities based on the principles of child development.
• Ensure development of positive relationships with children which promotes self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact.
• Provide children with support during lunchtime and ensure that their nutritional needs are fulfilled.
• Escort children to the restroom and assist them when necessary.
• Oversee children to make sure that they are safe during outdoor activities.
• Assume the lead teacher role in the absence thereof if necessary.
• Ensure positive relationships with lead teachers and other School staff.
• Provide support to the lead teacher with clean up at the end of the day.
• Provide assistance and/or instruction for special classes as directed by the ELC Principal (example – music, Spanish, PE, chapel, etc.).
• Maintain a positive attitude and desire to be flexible for the good of the ELC program.
• Ensure the confidentiality of each child’s records, academic progress, and behavior.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development training, and other events as required by the ELC Principal.
• Assist children with exiting and entering vehicles during morning and afternoon carlines.
• Assist in other areas as deemed necessary by the ELC Principal and lead teacher.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Student/Staff Support - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to student needs. Establishes a high degree of approachability through healthy, appropriate relationships.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills.

Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children and parents/guardians and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school’s program and philosophy.

Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of students and staff.

Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy. Basic proficiency is needed in word processing, e‑mailing, accessing the Internet,…