General Position Description

The Family Home Lead Aide supports the Director/Owner by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, observes and documents children’s interest and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff.

Assist group supervision with both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.

Family Home Lead Aid is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Director/Owner.

This position reports to the Director/OwnerKey Responsibilities

· Follow program policies.

· Assume duties of the Aides as needed during their absence.

· Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Aunty’s Place guidelines and the state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.

· Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.

· Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.

· Assist with the preparation, presentation and cleanup of projects/activities such as art projects, stories, songs, outdoor activities and bulletin boards.

· Monitor and make sure children are safe at all times.

· Model age-appropriate behavior in the classroom and outdoor activities.

· Report any suspect abuse to the Director/Owner

· Arrange area environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy.

· Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.

· Maintain a safe and healthy environment.

· Must be able to get on and off the floor.

· Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.

· Encourage self-help and good hygiene.

· Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care facility.

· Assist with the maintenance of a clean, healthy and safe environment that is flexible and supportive to the individual needs of children.

· Follow all facilities policies and state regulations.

· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

· Work effectively as a team member.

· Perform other tasks assigned by the Director/Owner.

· Ability to be flexible.

· Attending program and staff meetings/training as required by Director/Owner.

· Complete a yearly minimum of 10 hours of STARS training (required).

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

· Entry level to - 2 years of professional childcare experience or experience within a similar field.

· High energy.

· Ability to work well with others.

· Strong understanding of child develops.

· Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

· An understanding of child development.

· Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

· Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

· HIV/AIDS Bloodborne Pathogens training

· TB Test

· Food Handlers Permit

· 30hrs Childcare Basics training

· Mandated Reporter training

· Sleep safe training

· Must clear full background check and fingerprinting.

Educational Requirements

· High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study.

· Early Childhood Education Initial Certification.

Benefits

· Accrued sick time.

· PTO

· 401K

· Holiday Pay

Physical Requirements

· Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

· A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

· Be able to lift up to 25 - 50lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.64 - $30.84 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person