At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preschool activities and support children's social-emotional needs.
- Company: Join a supportive educational environment focused on early childhood development.
- Benefits: Earn $16.75 to $20.00 per hour with professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in education.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on young lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: High School Diploma and 1-year experience with preschool children required.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist in activities in preschool classroom and preschool center. Work with typically developing children, children with disabilities, and interact with various preschool staff. Cover breaks for Lead Teachers and Associate Teachers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports the social-emotional needs of children. Understands the impact of toxic stress and trauma on children. Understands and can implement and build on the trauma-informed framework of our classrooms. Supports oral communication with children and adults. Supports social skills, such as sharing with and helping others. Supports age appropriate developmental skills. Cover breaks for preschool staff. Engage in activities with preschool children in the classroom and on the playground. Interact with preschool staff including, but not limited to, Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers and Food Service Workers. Cover vacancies of preschool staff to ensure required licensing ratios are maintained, traveling to centers as necessary. Cleaning duties as assigned. Attend professional development opportunities as required.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1-year of experience working with preschool age children.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
REQUIRED
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to remain confidential when exposed to sensitive information.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and demonstrate flexibility.
- A minimum of 1-year of experience.
PREFERRED
- Knowledge of school districts and community.
- Experience working with Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) families.
- CPR certified.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and well-being. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.
The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.
Classroom Aide for Early Childhood - Headstart in Brighton employer: Livingston ESA
As a Classroom Aide for Early Childhood at the Livingston Educational Service Agency, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the social-emotional needs of children. With competitive pay and opportunities for professional development, this role offers a meaningful way to contribute to the community while fostering your own growth in a dynamic educational environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of preschool children and their families in a vibrant setting that values collaboration and innovation.
