Days per year: 187

Minimum Salary: $23,188

Mid Salary: $27,272

JOB TITLE: Early Learning Academy Aide                                                

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt  

PAY GRADE: Para 3

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Early Learning Academy Aide will assist in supervising the care of young children: Infants through 4 years old.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school graduate or GED from an accredited institution
• 8 hours of pre-service training
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting

Preferred:

• 3 years job related experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to handle the physical needs of children, infants through 4 years old (diapering, picking up child, wiping noses and handling spit-up; able to sit on the floor with the infants)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of minimum standards for child care centers
• Knowledge of child developmental stages 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Prepare and implement lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities
• Know and comply with the minimum standards for child-care centers
• Stimulate and encourage the growth of the child physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually
• Attend to the personal needs of each child including feeding, changing diapers in infants (approximately 60 per day) or soiled clothing and washing hands
• Daily laundering of burp towels, washcloths, crib sheets, etc.
• Sanitize toys and equipment
• Conduct circle time and daily outside time
• Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing
• Directly interact with children by getting down on the floor to interact with them
• Support the social and emotional development of the children
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other materials appropriate for the young child
• Maintain a safe environment based on Minimum Standards from Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
• Assist in the cleaning, sanitizing and straightening of the room at the end of the day
• Maintain open, friendly and cooperative relationships with each child’s parent.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as planned under the oversight of the Early Learning Academy Director
• Maintain current CPE, AED, and First Aid Certifications

WORKING/SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following:

Job may require prolonged periods of time sitting, moderate standing, stooping, bending,  reaching and repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. May require some lifting no more than 10lbs. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.