Early Childhood Education Assistant

4 weeks ago

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Educare of Lincoln Full time
Job Summary

Educare Lincoln is a collaborative partnership between the Lincoln Public Schools, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education, supporting young children's social, emotional, and academic development, in partnership with families and the community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement daily education programs for children, ensuring developmentally appropriate activities that meet individual needs and program standards.
  • Under the supervision of the Mentor Teacher and Lead Teacher, ensure the education program is aligned with Educare of Lincoln, Sixpence, Nebraska Department of Education, and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards.
  • In the absence of the Lead Teacher, take responsibility for classroom management, ensuring the well-being and safety of children.
Child Development
  • Observe, assess, and document each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development.
  • Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success.
  • Develop individualized educational plans for assigned children, as required.
  • Contribute to child and family staffing, ensuring comprehensive support.
  • Coordinate referrals for children with special needs or mental health needs with the Mentor Teacher, as assigned.
  • Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom.
Classroom Management
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment, promoting children's independence and self-selection of activities.
  • Ensure all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
  • Assist with timely completion of necessary paperwork, including developmental assessments, lesson plans, and incident reports.
Curriculum
  • Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities that enhance social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
  • Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children, participating in their implementation.
  • Integrate other areas, such as health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent involvement, into the education plan.
  • Assist in creating documentation panels to make learning visible to parents and visitors.
Parent Involvement
  • Develop effective relationships with parents through regular informal conversations.
  • Communicate with parents about their child's progress, as assigned by the Teacher.
  • Participate in home visits with each child's family to clarify needs, as assigned.
  • Encourage parent participation in program activities and implementing education activities for their children at home.
  • Develop partnerships with parents, encouraging input into all aspects of the educational program.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) required within the first year of hire.
  • Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred; 12 credit hours of ECE college courses or certified ECE training preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience working in an Early Childhood Center preferred.
  • Must pass a background check meeting compliance standards.
Essential Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of curriculum, principles, and best practices of early childhood education.
  • Ability to remain abreast of developments in the child development/early childhood education field to enhance professional growth and development.
  • Willingness to participate in Educare's commitment to reviewing, analyzing, and applying findings from local and national evaluations to current program design.
  • Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements.
  • Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member.
  • Ability to establish supportive relationships and form alliances with staff and families from diverse backgrounds on behalf of children.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern, and openness to change.
  • Ability to take or think about the perspective of others and demonstrate self-awareness of one's own culture, beliefs, and values.
  • Ability to physically interact with children, including walking, running, kneeling, sitting, bending, lifting, and carrying.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move center/classroom equipment and supplies and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities.
  • Ability to collaboratively problem-solve.
  • Maintain boundaries and perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Compliance with all confidentiality regulations as required.
  • Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Ability to operate a computer and office equipment, including a telephone, fax machine, and copier.

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