Early Childhood Education Aide

Description

Description Perform duties to assist in the planning, implementation and care of children in the Child Development Center.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from an assigned supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for children;
• Assist with supervision of children in the classroom and playground;
• Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies;
• Assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individual and small groups of students;
• Perform a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, and maintaining student records;
• Assist to maintain a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment by performing such tasks as cleaning, arranging displays, or preparing bulletin boards;
• Assist children to develop positive relationships with peers and adults;
• Assist to observe and record children's development and progress;
• Introduce new foods to children and reinforce proper eating habits;
• Maintain an awareness of and care for daily health needs; respond as needed performing such duties as changing diapers and assisting with self-help skills and health checks;
• Serve as an appropriate positive role model.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training, as required;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

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Education and Experience Requirements : Education : Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent and have completed at least six units of ECE / Child Development coursework. Experience : No experience required; six (6) months experience preferred. Licenses and Permits Assistant Child Development permit issued by the California Commission of Teaching Credentials, preferred.

Pre-Employment Special Requirements : Successfully complete a physician's report, TB test, and criminal records clearance including the Child Abuse Index. Licenses and Permits Assistant Child Development permit issued by the California Commission of Teaching Credentials, preferred.

Pre-Employment Special Requirements : Successfully complete a physician's report, TB test, and criminal records clearance including the Child Abuse Index.