(CDC) Per-Diem Teachers Aide

RFK Community Alliance; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance in Lancaster, MA seeks a Per-Diem (CDC) Teacher's Aide to support classroom teachers and promote children's development in our Child Development Center.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing developmentally appropriate activities, and following TEACH/NAEYC guidelines; qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with Associate's in Early Childhood Education and EEC certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• EEC Teacher certification preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to provide instruction and guidance to students.
• Help develop developmentally appropriate curriculum following Center and NAEYC guidelines.
• Support students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

EEC Teacher certified

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a Per-Diem (CDC) Teacher's Aide position to join our Child Development Center team in Lancaster.

Shift: Per-Diem

Range:$16-$17.75

Who We Seek

We seek a dynamic per-diem Teacher Aide to work as a professional partner with the classroom teacher to provide instruction and guidance to students to assist their academic, social, and emotional development. You will assist in creating a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by the Child Development Center and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). You will incorporate strategic plans, policies, and values (TEACH Principles).

Who You Are

You are an energetic, caring team player who loves nurturing children to help them learn and grow. Specific qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• EEC Teacher certified preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Who We Are

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs that serve various needs from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience.

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, And Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. This is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, clientele, and community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities, including ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

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