Lead Aide - Child Development Center - PT

Lead Aide - Child Development Center - PT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Director, Child Development Center, the Lead Aide performs duties necessary to assist the Group Supervisor in planning and carrying on a developmental program that provides a successful learning environment for Early Childhood Education students. The major responsibility is to carry out those duties, which involve the education and care of the children enrolled in the Program.

This is a part‑time regular position.

• Work under Group Supervisor assisting in the carrying out of plans and teaching of appropriate educational programs, routines, activities, and experiences of children enrolled in the program.
• Ability to provide continuity of education and care in assigned classrooms when the Group Supervisor may be absent.
• Assist and cooperate with Group Supervisor, support staff, and SCC students who are involved in teaching and supervising the classroom’s children.
• Cooperate with the Group Supervisor in any temporary reassignment necessary because of staff absences or changed attendance of children or in other ways necessary to maintain a quality program for all the children enrolled in the Center.
• Cooperate with Early Childhood Education Instructors responsible for teaching, supervising, and evaluating students in the laboratory.
• Cooperate with other Program staff so that each can assume assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Evaluate each child in the assigned group and maintain records and other information regarding the progress of children, which will be conveyed to parents during conferences.
• Give input to Group Supervisors or lab Instructors on students.
• Be responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the classroom used and assist in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of other rooms (lunchroom, bathroom, etc.).
• Be responsible for meeting the Child/Teacher ratio in assigned areas.

Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

• Knowledge of evidence‑based Early Childhood Education philosophies and practices.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to use basic computer skills.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Experience working with children in a group setting.
• Six months of supervisory experience.

Salary: $16.00 per hour. Part‑time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan, with no match provided by the College. Additionally, part‑time regular employees may enroll in the group vision plan through employee‑paid premiums.

Schedule:

Normal hours of work for this part‑time regular position are scheduled by the College generally Monday through Friday, based on a 29‑hour workweek, based on a 260‑day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

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