ECE Substitute Student Aide

Under the guidance and supervision of the Site Supervisor the ECE student Aide will assist in the planning, preparation, and performance of all duties under their responsibility, and monitor children enrolled in FIELD/EPIC ECE Child Care Centers at all times. The successful candidate will report to the ECE Site Supervisor, help volunteers and substitute on jobsite. This is a hands-on role and will require performing tasks associated with the assistance in the instruction and supervision of ECE children. The individual working in this role will be responsible for providing a meaningful, nurturing, and safe environment to all children enrolled in the center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following: Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Assist the ECE teacher in the preschool classroom, as required.
• Assist the ECE teacher in preparation and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Assist in daily progress notes, maintenance of files and reports.
• Maintain classroom and equipment including cleaning of toys, furniture and facilities as necessary.
• Participate in preschool in-service and committee activities as directed. May be required to perform duties at different preschool sites.
• Attend classroom staff meetings and professional development training.
• Follow all Head Start performance standards, State Preschool funding terms and conditions, and Title 22 licensing requirements (as applicable).
• Collaborate with and assist volunteers as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have tuberculosis (TB) clearance or obtain TB clearance before beginning work.
• Must be able to pass fingerprinting (Live Scan) and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Must have a Health Screening Report clearance before beginning work.
• Must have Immunization records

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have a High School Diploma or be actively enrolled in EPIC.
• Must be actively enrolled into an approved ECE course.
• Previous experience working in an ECE class setting, preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate, or be able to complete the training within thirty (14) days from hire date.
• Must have a current Food Handler's Certificate, or be able to complete the training within thirty (30) days from hire date.
• Must have a current Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter certificate, or be able to complete the training within ninety (90) days from hire date.
• Must have valid driver's license and personal automobile insurance.
• Must be working on obtaining a minimum of 6 ECE college units.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel as needed/required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, reports, etc.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily works in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment.
  Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.- Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth, organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Possess the skills needed to learn and utilize software and other technology in ECE instruction.
• Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional and developmental needs for all types of learners.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD/EPIC, federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to assist with developing the program.
• Ability to contribute expertise in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards in the area of expertise.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.