Early Childhood Education Aide

Position: Early Childhood Education Aide - No Experience Required
Description Perform duties to assist in the planning, implementation and care of children in the Child Development Center.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from an assigned supervisor.

* Assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for children;

* Assist with supervision of children in the classroom and playground;

* Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies;

* Assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individual and small groups of students;

* Perform a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, and maintaining student records;

* Assist to maintain a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment by performing such tasks as cleaning, arranging displays, or preparing bulletin boards;

* Assist children to develop positive relationships with peers and adults;

* Assist to observe and record children's development and progress;

* Introduce new foods to children and reinforce proper eating habits;

* Maintain an awareness of and care for daily health needs; respond as needed performing such duties as changing diapers and assisting  with self-help skills and health checks;

* Serve as an appropriate positive role model.

* Attend staff meetings and in-service training, as required;

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

* General concepts of child growth and development principles and characteristics of child behavior.

* Simple record keeping and record management.

* Basic computer use and data entry.

Ability to:

* Work effectively with children and parents.

* Maintain confidentiality of center-related information.

* Monitor and oversee the activities of children ensuring a cheerful and safe environment.

* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

* Handle stress from daily interaction and care of young children.

* Physical conditioning to ensure a safe environment for children; occasional moderate lifting and carrying requirements; frequent standing and walking.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent and have completed at least six units of ECE/Child Development coursework.

Experience:

No experience required; six (6) months experience preferred.

Licenses and Permits

Assistant Child Development permit issued by the California Commission of Teaching Credentials, preferred.

Pre-Employment

Special Requirements :

Successfully complete a physician's report, TB test, and criminal records clearance including the Child Abuse Index.

Licenses and Permits

Assistant Child Development permit issued by the California Commission of Teaching Credentials, preferred.

Pre-Employment

Special Requirements :

Successfully complete a physician's report, TB test, and criminal records clearance including the Child Abuse Index.