Classroom Aide

Classroom Aide
Job Summary

To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while in the Preschool environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). A Classroom Aide will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children while moving between different classrooms. This is a part‑time position that works afternoons/early evenings. Applicants need to be able to work until 6:00pm.

• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate practices and activities in all classroom functions to meet the YWCA of Lubbock’s and State of Texas’ Licensing Standards.
• Assist in ensuring all program areas are integrated in curriculum (education, nutrition, mental health, health, disabilities and transportation).
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist in maintaining classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist in maintaining required records on children and families.
• Assure child‑staff ratios are maintained at all times.
• Establish strong and caring relationships with children.
• Encourage parent involvement in classroom and center activities.
• Assist in conducting required assessments for children.
• Assist in conducting home visits and parent conferences.
• Assist in conducting daily health checks.
• Treat children and families of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures with respect and consideration.
• Follow YWCA child guidance methods.
• Follow TDFPS regulations.
• Be aware of legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse or neglect and following all YWCA child abuse prevention policies.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the classroom.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other staff and management.
• Attend training and workshops for professional development; maintain required hours and certificates.
• Represent the organization at events as requested.
• Fill in for Preschool Teacher in their absence.
• Perform related job duties as required.

• Early childhood education certifications such as Child Development Associate (CDA) is preferred.
• Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise, serving as a role model for the Lubbock community both in demeanor and in life‑style habits.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Meet all other YWCA personnel requirements.
• Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
• Infrequent travel: 0‑10 days/year.
• Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
• Ability to relate well with a variety of populations.

• Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, stoop, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, see, and be outside.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Ability to interact with children at child’s eye level, which includes floor activities.

• Noise level varies between quiet and loud.
• Pace varies between deliberate and fast.