What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant & Young Toddler Child Care Aide position at Aod?
The Academy of the Sacred Heart has openings for aides to work with children from birth to age 3 in its Early Childhood Program. Preference is given to applicants who have an educational background and experience in the field.
Infant & Young Toddler Child Care Aide Primary Responsibilities:
- Create an emotionally responsive, caring, positive, and accepting environment supportive of the individual development of each child and family
- Supervise young children and ensure a safe and loving environment, including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas, and other areas of the campus.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
General Competencies:
- Completion of Protecting God's Children training, other health-related trainings (including, but not limited to CPR/First Aid), and fingerprints on file
- Excellent communication skills
- Punctuality and dependability
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and rules contained in the Academy of the Sacred Heart Handbook
- Maintain productive and professional relationships with other Sacred Heart faculty and staff members
About Academy of the Sacred Heart:
Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (Infant-Grade 12) and boys (Infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@ashmi.org for consideration.