Agency:

Posting date:
August 24, 2023
Job Description:
CLASSROOM AIDE
CELC WANTS YOU! APPLY AND WORK WITH US! NO EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS!
With guidance and direction from the Lead Teacher, classroom aides work to promote a mutually respectful classroom environment in which children, families and staff work together toward success. Classroom aides are responsible for assisting Lead and Assistant Teachers inn the day-to-day operations of their classrooms. Classroom Aides must be reliable and independent.
Essential Responsibilities
Child Safety and Well-Being
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children
- Maintain active supervision of children at all times to assure safe and appropriate play and monitor all play areas to assure safety and cleanliness of equipment; assure all children are visible at all times
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Child Care Licensing Rules and Columbus Early Learning Centers policies and procedures
- Assure child-staff ratio is maintained at all times
- Maintain accurate child attendance and meal count records daily
- Plan and maintain a safe, clean, sanitary, and organized learning environment
- Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur by providing First Aid or CPR, assess the need for emergency services, and prevent the spread of illness
- Protect all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately report any such incident to the Center Director
- Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbances, learning disorders, or other special needs and report those signs immediately to the Center Director for follow-up
- Observe children for any suspected or disclosed signs of child abuse or child neglect and report them immediately to the Center Director and/or the proper child welfare agency
- Safeguard all classroom supplies and equipment, and account for any misused, damaged, or missing supplies or equipment
- Take responsibility for cleaning and general maintenance of classroom
Education:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent (CPL 1)
- Preferred: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
Experience:
- No experience required
Individual Responsibilities:
- Arrive on time for work
- Be reliable in attendance and follow agency guidelines for attendance and PTO usage
- Be respectful to coworkers, supervisors, family members, and children
- Come to work with a positive attitude
- Be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and commitment to confidentiality
- Show initiative in problem-solving and be open to new ideas
Benefits: All full-time staff receive paid benefits including paid holiday, vacation, sick time, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, and 401(k). Our wages are competitive and commensurate with experience.