Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Reports to: Assistant Director Location: Mt. Nazareth Learning Center Hours: Fulltime position - 40 hours a week. HFI Mission Duties: Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh's largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in two counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. General Statement of Duties: The Teachers Aide supports the overall daily operations of the Learning Center by providing a safe, stimulating environment for young children; conducting activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills; preparing, serving, and cleaning after meals; and maintaining requisite paperwork. The Teachers Aide may be primarily assigned to one particular group of children or task but also serves other functions within the Center as assigned. The Aide will work in conjunction with an Assistant Group Supervisor or Group Supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute Promotes professional image of the agency through interpersonal interactions and appearance. Provides basic nutrition and hygiene services for children. Prepares and/or serves breakfast, lunch and snacks; cleans after meals. Supervises meals and self-help skills to facilitate the healthy habits of all camp students. Supervises walks, indoor/outdoor creative play, and organized group games to help develop fine and gross motor skills, cooperation and pro-social skills. Provides basic nutrition and hygiene services for children. Plan and implement lessons according to the Creative curriculum for their assigned age group Complete all required paperwork, i.e., attendance sheets. Performs additional tasks as defined by leadership. Attends assigned childcare related meetings. Participate in all required agency and regulatory training within the expected time frame. Works collaboratively with staff, children, families, service providers, and others. Promptly reports civil or criminal convictions, charges, arrests, investigations, or adjudications that may arise since staff member's last background investigation. This includes but is not limited to sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997), or care provider facility; conviction of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or who was civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required Basic knowledge of child cognitive, social and skills development methods and techniques. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Child supervision skills: including the ability to be constantly alert and anticipate and prevent trouble, deal effectively with disruptive children, and provide fair but firm discipline. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for infants and children. Must have flexibility in routine and pivot to new activities and challenges each day. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have Act 33/34, FBI, and National Sex Offender registry clearances Physical Requirements: Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Ability to lift or push a minimum of 20 lbs by themselves or up to 50 lbs with the assistance of others. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for long periods of time to accommodate each child's interests and skill level. Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person/ on telephone. COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be "Faithful Listeners" and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that "God is Found in Everyday Activities" we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe "Loving Relationships" means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. xrczosw With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive, and valued. Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer PDN-a0456d2b-95e9-4da4-a535-1fa407bdc4f4