What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide position at Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc?
JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide
DEPARTMENT: Early Learning
REPORTS TO: Site Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
GRADE/SALARY RANGE: Grade 6
REVISION DATE: 09/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of educational and developmentally appropriate daily activities in the classroom. The Teacher Aide supports the classroom team in fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of all children. The Teacher Aide may be assigned to a primary classroom, but will float between classrooms as needed to maintain staff-child ratios and ensure consistent quality of care and supervision.
CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the teaching team in planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom operations and educational activities.
- Provide appropriate staff-child interactions that support the social, emotional, physical, and developmental needs of each child.
- Participate actively in educational opportunities for professional growth, including meetings, trainings, workshops, conferences, and staff development activities.
- Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure compliance with all mandates and regulations.
- Support classroom routines and transitions while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Assist in coordinating parent activities, family engagement opportunities, and special events.
- Attend parent conferences, staff conferences, and meetings as required.
- Assist with daily health screenings and monitoring activities as required.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations.
- Maintain the physical ability to monitor and respond quickly to children who are highly active and may require redirection to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a classroom volunteer or substitute in an early childhood setting.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff as part of a collaborative teaching team.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Bilingual skills are helpful but not required.
• Must meet all state and federal requirements, including background checks, health screenings, and ongoing professional development requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
HOURS/DAY
0-1
1-2
2-4
4-7
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Reaching
X
Driving
X
Walking
X
Twisting
X
Squatting
X
Lifting
X
Bending
X
Gripping
X
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