Full-Time Educational Aide II — Inspire Young Learners

Cdcenters; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Medical benefits

Childcare discount

Job summary

Child Development Centers Inc. in Erie, PA seeks an Educational Aide II to support the Lead Teacher in providing care and education to children in the Gilson Child Development Center.

The role runs 9:00AM - 5:30PM and is located at Gilson; you will assist with curriculum implementation, maintain high engagement with children, and collaborate with staff to ensure quality interactions and a safe, organized classroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 2 years experience working with children (2,500 hours).
• Superior decision-making, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of the CDC’s chosen curriculum, i.e., Creative Curriculum.
• Consult tools and training to execute standard CDC initiatives, i.e., play plans and intentional play.
• Maintain an effective level of high-quality verbal engagement all day with the children.
• Partner with other staff in the classroom to achieve consistent value among all interactions with the children.
• Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including Creative Curriculum, intentional play, bathroom breaks, meals, etc. as opportunities for significant interactions with the children.
• Implement brain-based techniques from the CDC’s research base and in-house specialists to effectively assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
• Apply CLASS-based practices to ensure superior interactions, particularly for instructional support.
• Participate in the CDC’s literacy initiative for emergent writing and reading by supporting the children’s development and progress with successful literacy strategies.
• Attend post-observational conferences to discuss strengths, areas for growth and overall alignment with high-quality practices.
• Supervise children in the classroom at all times under the direction of the Lead Teacher as well as be be responsible for reporting developmental and behavioral concerns to the Center Director.
• Ensure the classroom and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe.
• Adhere to all CDC policies and procedures as set forth in the policy manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Child Development Centers Inc. in Erie, PA seeks an Educational Aide II to support the Lead Teacher in providing care and education to children in the Gilson Child Development Center.

The role runs 9:00AM - 5:30PM and is located at Gilson; you will assist with curriculum implementation, maintain high engagement with children, and collaborate with staff to ensure quality interactions and a safe, organized classroom.