Preschool Teacher Aide

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The Preschool Teacher Aide will assist the Preschool Teacher in preparing children for elementary school by developing their vocabulary, social skills, behaviour, and will effectively create and deliver an academic preschool curriculum.

• Assist in supporting the planning and conducting an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child based upon stated goals and a curriculum plan.
• Follow the implemented daily schedule and activity plans. Assist in arranging room play and materials to accommodate the daily schedule. Assist in setting up displays and bulletin boards.
• May assist in accurately documenting attendance, absentees, and current emergency records for each child.

• Creates a pleasant, inviting atmosphere for children. Ensures the safety and sanitation of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, etc.
• Completes and submits required reports such as incident reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings as requested and be prepared to coordinate, research, and share resources with other facilitators.
• Assists in appropriate play and learning activities to foster individual and group activity development. Leads children in songs, games, finger plays and other activities.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of program information.

• Complete required ASYMCA safety trainings.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Maintain a valid child abuse history clearance.
• Successfully complete the State Police Criminal Record Check and F.B.I. fingerprint screening. Results are required at time of hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to safely supervise children’s activities.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Prioritizes and ability to multi-task requiring good memory, concentration, and analytical thinking.

The work environment is generally set in a classroom-like setting, may be required to venture outside for children’s activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel is not required for this position.

• 1-2 years experience working with pre‑school aged children and related education required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to identify and deal with various child care situations. Must be able to resolve conflicts effectively in a professional and positive manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in writing reports and lesson planning.
• Demonstrable ability to multi‑task and adhere to deadlines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harker Heights, TX $13.00-$15.00