Job Title: Teacher Aide-Child Care
Department: Child Care
Location: Park Ridge Child Care Center
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: 6.30 am to 6 pm

SUMMARY:
As a Teacher Aide, your care and interaction with the children helps the teacher to maintain a positive environment for both the children and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching Aide. Assist the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all children

• Classroom Management. Help create an environment that supports children’s growth and development; efficiently guide children’s behavior in a positive, age appropriate manner; ensure the safety of the children and promote healthy habits

• Relationship Development. Maintain a positive relationship with all children and their families; communicate appropriately with families regarding daily activities of the children

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of work experience with small children preferred

• Friendly, warm and safety focused

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrate a high level of organization and patience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $16.00 - $17.70

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.