PT Early Childhood Aide

Reeds Spring School District; Reeds Spring (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Reeds Spring School District is seeking a Part Time Early Childhood Aide to support the lead teacher in creating a nurturing learning environment for young children. This role focuses on implementing age-appropriate activities, preparing materials, and maintaining an organized classroom while ensuring safety and positive student-family relationships.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or higher, holds a CDA or related credentials, and has or is willing to obtain the required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher (Education Level)
• CDA certification OR 1 year PCD OR 2-year ACC degree OR 60 college credits with relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years working with early childhood age group preferred
• Background check required by Board of Education

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Support with daily routines and classroom activities
• Prepare materials and maintain organized classroom environment
• Ensure safety and well-being of all students
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents with a positive demeanor
• Attend meetings and training as required by Missouri licensing and district policies

Skills

Early childhood experience

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Education

CDA certification

1 year PCD (Proficiency in Child Development)

2-year ACC degree

60 college credits + experience

Job description

Position: Part Time Early Childhood Aide

Qualifications

• Education Level: Earned a high school diploma or higher.
• Certification: Child Development Associate (CDA) OR one year of Proficiency in Child Development or Childcare (PCD) OR Two-year Associate Degree in Childcare/Education (ACC), OR 60 college credit hours and experience working in a program with young children and their families preferred.
• Experience Desired: Minimum of 2 years working with the early childhood age group is desired. Experience in a school district or educational institution is preferred.
• Other Requirements: Possesses a good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition in relating to staff, students, and parents. Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.

General Summary:

The Early Childhood Aide supports the lead teacher in creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children. This role involves assisting with the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum, facilitating activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. The aide will help prepare materials, maintain a clean and organized classroom, and provide support during daily routines. Strong communication skills, patience, and a passion for early childhood education are essential for fostering positive relationships with children and families. This position plays a vital role in promoting a positive learning experience and supporting the developmental needs of each child.

Performance Responsibilities

• Become informed concerning rules, policies, and regulations of the center and school district and follow them. Be responsible for the supervision of children at all times throughout the school day. Have an understanding of child development, developmentally appropriate instructional methods, and techniques of effective classroom management.
• Ensure that all work is done in a professional manner. Demonstrates appropriate preparation for the job. Takes initiative in the classroom, sees what needs to be done and completes the task. Takes the initiative to solve routine problems on your own.
• Be responsible for your own involvement as a contributing member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperating center environment. Promotes teamwork and a positive attitude.
• Accepts direction from lead teacher and is cooperative with parents as well as fellow staff. Demonstrates conduct representative of the center, school, and district to establish and maintain a good relationship with the community.
• Attend center-sponsored and professional meetings, and participate in center-related activities to help promote teamwork. Obtain all required continuing education training as required by Missouri Department of Health, Bureau of Child Care licensing and/or Missouri Accreditation.
• Handle all confidential information and material according to professional procedures.
• Maintain equipment, classroom and playground in good condition regularly checking all equipment for defects. Report all needed repairs to the center director.
• Be punctual and responsible in attendance. Absences must be cleared through the center director and entered into Absence Management within five business days.
• The ability to lift at least 30lbs.
• Capable of physical exertion to push, pull, bend, be on the ground for long periods, walk short distances, and lift babies/young children
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher, Principal or Assistant Principal.
• At the request of the Superintendent or designee, shall assist in other duties as assigned.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so employed. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the superintendent and direct supervisors.

Physical Requirements

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move materials and/or students which can weigh as much as 50 pounds. On occasions when lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds is required, it is expected that two or more people would be utilized to lift the load.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close and far range with or without vision correction.
• Specific hearing requirements include the ability to hear within normal limits with or without the use of hearing aids.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding, fine motor tasks).
• Capable of physical exertion to push, pull, bend, be on feet for long periods, walk short distances, and lift babies/young children.
• The employee may be required to travel to and work at multiple agency locations if necessary. Transportation time may be spent commuting between sites and assisting with student supervision and participation in school events and activities.
• The employee may have to work with some students who may display physically aggressive behavior, including but not limited to biting, kicking, punching and/or throwing objects.

Type of Position:

Classified (nonexempt)

Reports to:

Lead Teacher

Evaluated by:

Building Principal

Term of Service:

162 Days

The District is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of recruiting, hiring, employment, retention, and promotion. The District strictly prohibits any unlawful discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, gender, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. The District is an equal opportunity employer.