PK 4 Teacher's Aide

Reports To: Early Childhood Learning Center Principal

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule for Position: M-F, 7:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (per the School Calendar)

Job Summary: Act in a support role to the classroom teacher

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies
• Supervise children when the Head Teacher is in or out of the classroom
• Help with the general housekeeping tasks
• Keep record of the periodic cleaning of cots, materials and furnishings
• Assist the teacher in any other appropriate ways
• Maintain a professional attitude and representation of the school at all times
• Faithfully implement the systems, policies and procedures as outlined by the Head of School and/or Preschool Administrator
• Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences as directed
• Must obtain Ohio Educational Aide Permit prior to start date, if does not have a teaching license

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School diploma
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, preferred
• Experience working with preschool or elementary aged children
• Strong Christian background
• Comfortable working in a multi-denomination Christian community

CHCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the duties, knowledge and skills listed above. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.