PT - Child Development Learning Laboratory; CDLL) Teacher Aide

PT - Child Development Learning Laboratory (CDLL) Teacher Aide Summary of Function:

Helps the CDLL lead teachers plan, coordinate, and implement activities for children. Supervises children in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.

• Serves Students. Prepares materials required to implement daily plans and welcomes students observing or volunteering at the CDLL
• Supervise and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and orderly physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Establish and nurture a relationship between home and the center that clearly acknowledges that parents are the most important influence on a child’s life. This should include greeting both children and parents each day and putting messages in children’s mailboxes as necessary.
• Model and maintain confidentiality inside and outside of the classroom setting regarding children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers. Following guidelines established by center policies and articulated by the center’s director
• Work cooperatively with the head teacher, other assistant teachers, and the director. Work together as a member of a team for the well-being of the center and the children.
• Continue professional development through ongoing in-service opportunities, conferences, coursework, and/or literature.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Relevant experience working with children (I.e., Preschool group care experience in a center, family home childcare, or school-related work)
• Experience working in an Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licensed daycare center
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• College coursework in Early Child Education
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered

• Tuberculosis Test
• Minimum of 18 hours of annual professional development

• Non-Exempt

• Part-time
• Up to19 hours per week
• Hours may vary based on the teacher-child ratio
• Attend staff meetings and training as directed
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications, especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
• Ability to prepare classroom materials to implement daily plans
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems…