Teacher's Aide

Classification

Non-Exempt Employee

Job Summary

Teacher's Aides will model all Little Building Blocks policies, procedures, and processes within his/her classroom. The Teachers Aide supports the classroom Teacher in providing care and guidance for students within our center. Teachers' Aides will support and follow the Mission, Values and Philosophy of Little Building Blocks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Education and Curriculum

• Supports Classroom Teacher in implementing classroom curriculum and activities.
• Monitors and interacts with students in the classroom.
• Assists students with activities and self-help skills.

Interactions with Parents, Staff, and Director

• Supports the Classroom Techer, Center Director, Director of Education and Director of Administration with parent communication.
• Observes, records, and reports to the Director of Education any significant behavior of children that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.
• Actively participates in school events, staff training sessions, meetings, and programs.
• Immediately notify the Center Director of needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment, or toys throughout the facility. Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health or safety.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff is not available, such as answering the phones, cooking, assisting in management of program.

Health and Safety

• Implement appropriate emergency procedures in the event of fire, tornado, chemical leak, or other emergency situations.
• Administers CPR/First Aid or other appropriate emergency procedures in the event of serious student accidents or emergencies.
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment; ensures that children are using equipment in an appropriate manner.
• Keeps classrooms and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.
• Assists in closing classrooms for the day and completing daily closing duties.

Reporting Relationships

• The Teacher Aide reports directly to their classroom Teacher and then to the Director of Education, he/she also takes direction from other center management personnel.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• All candidates must pass a KBI fingerprint background check.
• Provide a health assessment with a negative TB test.
• CPR & First Aid certified.
• Additional training requirements per KDHE will be discussed at the interview.
• If you have KDHE-approved hours, please list them on your resume.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Holiday
• PTO
• Discounted Childcare Tuition
• Paid Training
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition Bonuses
• Staff Meals throughout the month
• Staff Breakroom stocked with comfort items and refreshments.
• Group Staff Outings