Preschool Classroom Assistant: Inspire Early Learning

Community-Action-Partnership-of-Strafford-County-1; Farmington (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County 1 is seeking a part-time Teacher Aide in a preschool setting. You will follow the Lead Teacher's direction to implement a daily schedule of learning experiences, meals, and transitions, while ensuring health and safety of children.

You will greet families, participate in activities, and support classroom routines in a Head Start environment. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 9 credits in ECE, and a willingness to engage in ongoing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or actively working on one).
• Prefer at least 9 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including child growth & development.
• Interest and desire to interact and work with young children.
• Prior experience working with children and the commitment to continue training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to utilize online data systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Teachers in carrying out the curriculum; helps implement daily activities, assisting children with daily routines such as meals, bathroom time, preparing to go outdoors, and other transitions.
• Assists with classroom clean-up.
• Provides active supervision of children at all times, following active supervision policies and procedures.
• Communicates with classroom staff, requests assistance when unsure of a procedure or a particular situation.
• Actively engages with children; assists and redirects them as needed.
• Greets parents and children pleasantly and appropriately and children individually upon arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth transition into and out of the classroom.
• Follows the schedule set by Lead Teacher.
• Assists with monthly emergency practice drills.
• Provides a family-style setting at meals, including having the children serve themselves; sitting and eating with the children; assisting them as needed, encouraging social and self-help skills; and facilitating pleasant conversation during meals.
• Sign in each morning and sign-out when leaving at the end of the day. Sign-in and out should occur at staff break times, as well.
• Assists in creating and maintaining an exciting classroom learning environment for children.
• Reports any problems to the Lead Teacher or Education Manager.
• Becomes familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, NH Child Care Licensing Rules, and your center’s policies.
• Continues professional development by participating in ongoing ECE education, training programs, attending workshops/conferences as budget allows; developing professional goals to work toward each year; maintaining and updating required certifications such as First-aid/CPR and the CC Licensing required ProSolutions certifications
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

9 credits in Early Childhood Education

Interest and desire to interact and work with young children

Prior experience working with children

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to utilize online data systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online data systems

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County 1 is seeking a part-time Teacher Aide in a preschool setting. You will follow the Lead Teacher's direction to implement a daily schedule of learning experiences, meals, and transitions, while ensuring health and safety of children.

You will greet families, participate in activities, and support classroom routines in a Head Start environment. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 9 credits in ECE, and a willingness to engage in ongoing