Early Childhood Education Center Classroom Aide

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job no: 495065
work type: springfield campus
location: springfield, mo
categories: technical education, full-time staff/administration

job title: ecec classroom aide department: technical education

salary range: $15.30 – $16.74 flsa: non-exempt

immediate supervisor: early childhood education center director

schedule details: full-time (scheduled hours will fall between 7:00am – 5:45pm, not to exceed 40 hours per week)/12-month position

position summary

the early childhood education center (ecec) classroom aide is responsible for working cooperatively with lead teachers and assistant teachers to implement the daily lesson plans and tasks for the classroom. The ecec classroom aide helps create a classroom environment that ensures best practices which supports the development of the whole child.

• assist the lead teacher and/or assistant teacher with supervision of infant, toddler and preschool children in an educational environment that is safe, clean, well-arranged, enriching, and conducive to the development of the whole child.
• assist the lead teacher and/or assistant teacher in developing and implementing learning approaches that incorporate play, inquiry, differentiation, children's interests and the developmentally appropriate use of media and technology.
• responsible for the classroom environment and supervision of children when the lead teacher and/or assistant teacher are not present.
• demonstrate positive child guidance by consistently using conscious discipline skills and structures.
• assist with directing practicum students, work-study assistants, and classroom volunteers.
• work cooperatively with the lead teacher and/or assistant teacher in preparing the learning environment (both indoors and outdoors), setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies that are developmentally appropriate.
• communicate with families in collaboration with the lead teacher and/or assistant teacher.
• assist with child observations and assessments under the direction of the lead teacher.
• demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• effectively collaborate with colleagues and families to build positive relationships within the preschool environment, the otc environment, and the community.
• work collaboratively with the ecec director and ecd department chair in managing the daily operations of the center and promotion of the early childhood development program.
• maintain a professional attitude and treat all children, families, and colleagues with dignity, anti-bias and respect.
• maintain current cpr and first aid certifications.
• maintain confidentiality of children, parents/guardians, fellow staff members, and practicum students, as well as records and all information.
• know and adhere to the policies of the program in regard to:
  • licensing and accreditation guidelines.
  • communicable diseases and exclusion of sick children.
  • first aid and medical emergency.
  • emergency procedures.
  • mandated reporting procedures.
  • center dress code, professionalism, and appropriate communication.
  • reporting personal illness when…