Teacher Aide-Infant Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the teacher, assists in the daily management of the classroom and supervision of the children.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Education, Curriculum and Classroom Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans. Follows schedule for the classroom including outdoor time, meals, snacks and special activities.
• Uses positive guidance techniques and soothes children consistent with state licensing regulations. Uses a confident, firm tone of voice in handling behavioral problems, not a shrill or angry voice. Never uses food or rest as a punishment.
• Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal notes, and attendance.
• Under the direction of the teacher, helps to establish developmentally appropriate room arrangement, décor, and learning environment in the classroom, consistent with the program’s philosophy and goals.
• Provides daily communication to parents including meals, diaper changes, nap times, activities and the child’s overall mood via Child Pilot and in person.
• Helps ensure that a current list of activities is posted for parents.
• Assists in maintaining and decorating center bulletin boards and windows, walls and doors under the direction of the director, assistant director or other members of the leadership team.
• Has working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations.
• Help provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling; reads to children daily.
• Assists in care-giving routines directly (feeding, diaper changing) or indirectly (preparing bottles, stocking diaper changing station, supervising other children while another staff member is feeding or changing)
• Opens and closes the classroom and ensures items are cleaned, stocked and ready for the day. May wash toys, laundry or dishes. May gather and stock items needed for cleaning, feeding and diapering.

Interactions with Others

• Welcomes families, volunteers and others into the classroom by creating a friendlyenvironment and facilitating their participation. Demonstrates tact, courtesy, tolerance and consideration for others. Interactions with individuals reflect mutual trust, respect and support.
• Shares information appropriately with other staff members; keeps classroom staff informed but doesn’t violate confidentiality with those who have no need to know.
• Treats each child with dignity and respect. Respects the privacy of children by not discussing children or their families in front of other children. Includes children in conversation with parents when the child is present and being discussed.
• Maintains appropriate primary caregiver groups (ratio) as outlined by Minimum Standards.
• Observes, records, and reports to director any needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment or toys throughout the facility.
• Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health and safety.
• Observes, records and reports to the director any situation that affects the health and safety of children
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff is not available, such as taking full responsibility of the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher; including writing, submitting, and implementing a lesson plan. May also answer phones, assist the cook, clean, and organize or file as needs of the program dictate.
• Actively participates in center events, staff training sessions, meetings, and programs.

Health and Safety

• Implements appropriate emergency procedures in the event of fire, tornado, chemical leak, or other emergency situation.
• Administers CPR/First aid or other appropriate emergency procedures in the event of serious student accidents or emergencies and correctly prepare an incident/illness report or behavior report for parent notification.
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment, ensures that children are using equipment in an appropriate manner.
• Keeps classroom and other play areas safe, secure, neat and clean.
• May be responsible for cleaning various equipment and surfaces as directed by the director or assistant director.
• Must be alert and responsive to children at all times
• Updates classroom board with diaper change and feeding times

Qualifications

• The teacher’s aide qualifications must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age (at least 18 years old), education (high school diploma or GED required) and experience. Previous work experience is preferred.
• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must be able to repeatedly lift and carry children.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• Must be able to work effectively with a diverse staff.
• Maintain current infant/child CPR and first aid certification.
• The teacher’s aide is required to maintain at least 24 hours of training per year. Training will reflect infant topics such as infant brain development, diapering procedures, Frog Street curriculum training and other topics specific to infants.

Reporting Relationship

The Infant Teacher’s Aide reports directly to the Director; he/she also takes day-to-day direction and instruction from the classroom teacher and the assistant director.

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I,________________________________________, have had the opportunity to ask questions about my job description.

I,________________________________________ ,am able to perform all of the duties on my job description.

I,________________________________________, understand the expectations of the job description.

I,________________________________________ ,agree to meet the expectations my job description.

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