Aide - High School / GED - PT 1 : 30pm-5 : 30pm

The Classroom Aide is accountable for assisting the Teacher(s) and Teacher Assistant(s) in creating and implementing a safe, healthy, supervised, and developmentally appropriate early childhood program in accordance with all relevant accreditation, licensing, policies and procedures to promote the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of all children in the program.

Full-time Classroom Aides are required to obtain the credentials needed to become a Teacher Assistant and/or Teacher by enrolling in coursework leading to a National Child Development Credential, or Florida Child Care Professional Credential, or ECE degree.

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aide in the delivery of high-quality program services that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate.
• Support school readiness in a coordinated approach to comprehensive services, aligned with State and local licensing regulations, and Children First, Inc. policies and procedures.

• WE CARE – At Children First, children are our first priority.
• Welfare of Children – Put the health, safety and well-being of children and their families first.
• Excellence – Display knowledge and skills basic to his/her function and work to improve them; lead by example.
• Communication – Communicate in a clear, concise and appropriate manner; listen carefully and allow others to speak.
• Accountability – Take responsibility for actions and behaviour, can be counted on to get the job done.
• Respect – Display a considerate interpersonal style, treating others with dignity; act in a way that earns trust.
• Empathetic Teaming – Work collaboratively and cooperatively to meet the Children First mission and goals.

In addition to satisfactory performance in the essential duties for this job, all employees must fulfill these basic performance expectations:

• Mission Savvy – Know and understand the Children First mission, values and goals.
• Safety – Comply with all sanitation, hygiene, security and other related policies and procedures.
• Attendance – Attend to work assignments and schedules at all times.
• Compliance – Adhere to all local state and federal regulations without compromise.
• Service – Strive to provide outstanding service to children, families, colleagues and the community.
• Appearance – Maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
• Professional Development – Attend internal and external meetings, trainings and other activities to maintain job-required credentials.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed for this position. Reasonable accommodations as required to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Licenses / Certifications – Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record – proof of auto insurance within agency limits, or access to transportation.
• Immediate / continued enrollment in the Criminal History Registry-Child Care Division.
• Current Health Appraisal, updated every two (2) years.
• Certification in First Aid and Adult, Infant and Child CPR.

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED or working toward achieving within 2 years of hire.
• REQUIRED Education (Full-Time Aides): Enroll and attend a program that will lead to a CDA, FCCPC, or degree in ECE; FCCPC must be successfully obtained within 2 years of hire.
• State mandated 45-hour coursework completion or ability to complete within established timeframes.
• One (1) year experience working in an early childhood setting with a diverse population of children ages Birth to Five; preferred.

• Demonstrate knowledge to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation.
• Use results of assessment to promote children's progress described in the early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
• Set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Use technology to plan, record, report and monitor education and child development services.

• Speak, read and write English; bilingual language(s) is helpful.
• Collect, analyze and utilise data to plan and monitor growth in child outcomes and school readiness.
• Solve problems and make appropriate decisions.
• Manage time, solve problems and make appropriate decisions in varying situations.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with fellow staff, parents, and community representatives.

• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.
• Kneels, stoops, bends, reaches and sits on floor to attend to children's needs.
• Sitting, for working at keyboard and desk, standing, driving for home and site visits.
• Moves quickly in response to active children in need of redirection to protect their and others' safety.
• Uses manual dexterity, reaches with hands and arms, stretches, and talks or hears.
• Responds both physically and mentally to emergency or crisis situations.

• Variability in temperature, environment and noise.
• Potential sensory response associated with toileting and/or children who are ill.
• Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious.
• Contact with chemicals to clean and sanitise equipment and facility.

Salary Description: £15.84 per hour with High School Diploma.