Lead Aide - Child Development Center - PT

Southeast Community College; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Participate in the TIAA retirement plan

Group vision plan availability

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Oklahoma seeks a Lead Aide for the Child Development Center. This part-time role involves assisting the Group Supervisor in fostering a successful learning environment for children. Candidates should have experience working with children, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift up to fifty pounds. The position promotes an inclusive and diverse environment while supporting educational programs, emphasizing the importance of care and development in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a group setting.
• Six months of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Supervisor in educational programs and routines.
• Provide continuity of education and care in classrooms.
• Maintain records of each child's progress.

Skills

Evidence-based Early Childhood Education philosophies and practices

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds

Job description

Lead Aide - Child Development Center - PT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Director, Child Development Center, the Lead Aide performs duties necessary to assist the Group Supervisor in planning and carrying on a developmental program that provides a successful learning environment for Early Childhood Education students. The major responsibility is to carry out those duties, which involve the education and care of the children enrolled in the Program. This is a part‑time regular position.

Essential Functions

• Work under Group Supervisor assisting in the carrying out of plans and teaching of appropriate educational programs, routines, activities, and experiences of children enrolled in the program.
• Ability to provide continuity of education and care in assigned classrooms when the Group Supervisor may be absent.
• Assist and cooperate with Group Supervisor, support staff, and SCC students who are involved in teaching and supervising the classroom’s children.
• Cooperate with the Group Supervisor in any temporary reassignment necessary because of staff absences or changed attendance of children or in other ways necessary to maintain a quality program for all the children enrolled in the Center.
• Cooperate with Early Childhood Education Instructors responsible for teaching, supervising, and evaluating students in the laboratory.
• Cooperate with other Program staff so that each can assume assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Evaluate each child in the assigned group and maintain records and other information regarding the progress of children, which will be conveyed to parents during conferences.
• Give input to Group Supervisors or lab Instructors on students.
• Be responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the classroom used and assist in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of other rooms (lunchroom, bathroom, etc.).
• Be responsible for meeting the Child/Teacher ratio in assigned areas.

Promote / Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access

Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence‑based Early Childhood Education philosophies and practices.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to use basic computer skills.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a group setting.
• Six months of supervisory experience.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $16.00 per hour. Part‑time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan, with no match provided by the College. Additionally, part‑time regular employees may enroll in the group vision plan through employee‑paid premiums. Schedule: Normal hours of work for this part‑time regular position are scheduled by the College generally Monday through Friday, based on a 29‑hour workweek, based on a 260‑day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Posting Specific Questions

• * Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Employment Offers are conditional based upon successful completion of all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, transcript verification (where appropriate) and employment verification. Do you agree to these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What days and times are you available to work?
  • (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you a current or former SCC employee or student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site or from a friend?
  • (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Recommendation Letter
• Other Document

Contact Us

The Office of Human Resources
8800 O Street
Lincoln NE 68520
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Normal Business Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST