Teacher Aide Job at ?r kids, Inc, New Haven, CT

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  • ?r kids, Inc
  • New Haven, CT

Job Description


Summary

The Teacher's Aide within the Resiliency Center primarily supports the Teacher, Head Teacher, and Center Coordinator by contributing to a caring and safe atmosphere for children aged six weeks to three years old. The focus of the Teacher's Aide is to help implement evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate activities that foster secure attachment, bonding, and the children's overall well-being. The Teacher's Aide plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the classroom, helping maintain a healthy learning environment, and aiding in the smooth transition of children from home to the center. ?

Duties

� Assist the Teacher and Head Teacher in implementing curricula activities and encouraging active participation from children.
� Support classroom management by helping maintain cleanliness, organization, and availability of classroom materials.
� Actively engage with children during activities, helping to model positive behaviors and promote self-help skills.
� Assist center staff with ensuring a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
� Assist in monitoring and documenting children's progress, relaying relevant information to the Teacher or Head Teacher.
� Follow all center policies, state regulations, and guidelines to ensure a safe and compliant environment.

 
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
� A typical workday for this employee includes sitting, standing, keyboarding, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
� This employee will have possible exposure to clients with potentially communicable diseases.
� This employee in this position has access to client specific information and client charts, which requires completion of full HIPPA training.
� Per OSHA Standards, this position is classified as Category 1. This employee may have exposure to blood borne pathogens.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

?r kids Family Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
 
 
 
 
 

Requirements

� Energetic and enthusiastic personality with a genuine interest in child development.
� Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with children, parents, and staff.
� Strong oral communication skills; basic written communication skills.
� Basic computer literacy to assist in maintaining records and documentation.
� Knowledge or willingness to learn about child development and trauma-informed care practices.
� Must be able to clear a full background check and pass the required health screening.
� Must be able to easily get down and up off the ground to engage with children at their physical level.
  • Must participate in all required continuing Education annually

Education and Experience:
� Must have a High School Diploma or GED
� Child Development Associate (CDA) or 6 hours of ECE credit is preferred
� Minimum of one to two years experience in professional childcare is preferred

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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