Infant / Toddler Teacher Aide

Description

This position is responsible for assisting teachers in the planning of weekly lessons, actively supervising, and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, for Infants/toddlers and preschool-age children enrolled in Emmanuel Faith Preschool, by partnering with parents and families in guiding children to honor God by living like Jesus.

Requirements

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

? Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff. 

? Set up age-appropriate activities indoors and outdoors to promote social, physical, cognitive, creative, self-concepts, and spiritual growth 

? Prepare morning and afternoon snacks. 

? Support classroom teachers with the implementation of the curriculum. 

? Utilize classroom materials and routines as resources to provide an environment that promotes learning and is appropriate to the development levels, interests, and special talents of the child 

? Create a safe and healthy environment and maintain cleanliness (including toys/materials). 

? Responsible for constant visual supervision of children at all times. 

? Provide coverage for breaks and planning time of staff. 

? Implement rules and practices that provide and foster discipline in the child 

? Maintain an open friendly relationship with staff, volunteers and parents 

? Participate in staff meetings and other required training, an occasional evening or weekend may be required 

•  Caring for Infants & Toddlers basic needs by changing diapers, assisting with feeding, logging activities, and providing a safe   & nurturing environment. 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class. 

Job Skills/Abilities: 

A. Communication 

   a. Convey information effectively, gracefully, and accurately to children and adults 

   b. Awareness and understanding of others’ reactions to situations and adjusting actions in relation to them 

   c. Giving full and appropriate attention to what others are saying 

   d. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate 

   e. Knowledge of early childhood education developmentally appropriate practices 

B. Other 

   a. Computer skills 

   b. Is flexible, and self-motivated, has a passion for children, and a comprehensive understanding of their needs and       

       development. 

Training & Development: 

? Is willing to develop professionally as well as personally and spiritually by personal study, attending seminars classes, retreats, etc.

Reports To: 

? Preschool Director 

Time Commitment: 

?Daily per schedule provided

• Monthly Staff Meetings/Inservice days
• Must attend ALL Preschool Events (i.e. Christmas program & Preschool Promotion, other

Qualifications: (Examples) 

? Commitment to EFCC’s Statement of Faith, Mission, & Values. 

? Minimally - High School Diploma and has completed or willing to complete at least 6 semester units of coursework in child development or early childhood education. Preferred -at least 12 semester units of coursework in child development or early childhood education. 

? Complete Physical with clearance to work in an early childhood classroom, negative TB test, Proof of Immunizations (specifically Pertussis, Measles), and annual Proof of Influenza vaccine (or statement declining) 

? Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification & Pesticide certification 

? Agree and clear a background check and fingerprinting according to Ca. State Law 

? Complete EMSA certified First Aid and CPR training for Infants & Toddlers & Preschoolers and keep current