Early Learning Center Teacher's Aid

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Lexington, KY is seeking an assistant to support an educator in an early childhood education setting. This part-time role runs a day shift with a 5-hour window between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, and focuses on nurturing, safety, and developmental activities.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining the classroom, following licensing standards, and collaborating with families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• 18 years or older and able to meet licensing requirements.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in providing appropriate early childhood education experiences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of space, furnishing, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication to engage children in meaningful conversation.
• Support an environment fostering curiosity, exploration, respect, problem solving, and self-esteem.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, materials, and supplies.
• Individualize activities and adapt for children with special needs.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional attitude.
• Assist with gathering information about each child’s development.
• Participate as a team member in program planning and implementation.
• Be an ambassador of the center with a welcoming attitude toward families.
• Pursue professional development to improve practice and family-centered services.
• Develop and implement a written growth plan.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks and keeping classrooms clean.
• Understand and comply with local licensing requirements.
• Provide other services as required for efficient operation.

Skills

Creative

Enthusiastic

Highly organized

Flexible

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Job Focus

This position is responsible for assisting the teacher in an education setting.

Location

Lexington, Ky

Job Type

Part-Time

Schedule

• 5-hour shift between 8:00am-5:00pm
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in providing appropriate early childhood education experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of use of space, furnishing, and developmentally appropriate activities/ materials.
• Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to encourage children to engage in meaningful conversation
• Support an environment which engages and assist children in developing curiosity, exploration, respect of self and others, problem solving, security, and self-esteem while avoiding verbal or physical punishment
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, materials, and supplies
• Be able to individualize activities and make adaptions for children with special needs
• Follow regulations regarding health, safety, and sanitation across multiple settings.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional attitude, and loyalty to the program always
• Assist with collection of information about each child’s development
• Participate as a team member in planning, coordination, and implementing the program
• Act as an “ambassador” of the center by showing a warm, welcoming attitude toward families and their involvement in the life of the program
• Participate in professional development as required to improve performance and to expand personal knowledge of child development, interdisciplinary practice, and family centered services
• Develop and implement a written individual growth plan
• Assist with general housekeeping tasks, and keeping classrooms in clean state including mopping, trash, etc.
• Understand and comply with city and state regulations and licensing standards
• Provide other services as required for the efficient functioning of The Salvation Army

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED Required; some college preferred
• 18 years or older
• Must meet requirements of city and state licensing agencies (Background checks, CPR, First aid, & TB Skin test)
• Previous experience working with children
• Creative, Enthusiastic, highly organized, flexible, good communication
• Clean and neat appearance
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Experience

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.