Infant & Toddler Aide

Description

Reports to:

Childcare Coordinator

The Infant & Toddler Aide assists the Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher, helping prepare and care for enrolled students.

• Has received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
• Believes the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct.
• Is a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church which is in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Shows by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.
• Is in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.
• Supports school’s mission, vision, and core values.

• Must be able to communicate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Skill in organizing and implementing classroom management and corrective student management.
• Shows a commitment to each student with unique backgrounds and characteristics; is enthusiastic and enjoys working with students.
• Listens well to others and demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Is a positive example in appearance, posture, language, etc.
• Presents a positive representation to students, parents, and the community.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Welcomes counsel and constructive critique.
• Ability to interact appropriately in potentially volatile situations.

• Reflects the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every activity.
• Models in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus.
• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and supports their growth in Christian faith.
• Follows the pattern of problem-solving described in Matthew 18:15-35 in resolving conflicts involving students, parents, administration, and staff.

• Maintain and facilitate all Oregon state childcare requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of all school policies and procedures.
• Reports illegal activities, questionable or unsafe conditions or problems with security to the Administrative Team or Childcare Coordinator.
• Provide care and meeting basic essential needs of infants, such as feeding diaper changes, and general cleanliness and hygiene.
• Consistent and frequent activity tracking for all children and documenting activities using online platform.
• Be punctual for each scheduled shift.
• Follow all Childcare Center procedures and guidelines in relation to toileting/diaper changing and preparation of meals and bottles.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of Childcare classrooms. Prepare and serve daily snacks and bottles while keeping a clear food/bottle log.
• Ensure that kitchen and eating areas are clean and sanitized upon completion of snack. Clean and secure Childcare Center classrooms at night by following a list of closing procedures.
• Supervise outdoor activities, games, and recess.
• Demonstrates commitment to each student and manifests, by words and example, a Christian role model to students both in and out of school, maintaining a caring professional relationship.
• Considers all spiritual leadership functions to be a vital responsibility of this position.
• Attends school events, trainings, and in-services as assigned by school Principal or Coordinator and completes all trainings and background screenings by due date as assigned by Head of Schools or Administration. Including, but not limited to, Child Abuse Identification and Prevention, Oregon State and Federal mandated trainings, and OSHA trainings.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Sit and Stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer.
• See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aides.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels outdoors and on the telephone/security radio.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may…