Early Childhood Education Aide

1. Assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for children;
2. Assist with supervision of children in the classroom and playground;
3. Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies;
4. Assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials for use with individual and small groups of students;
5. Perform a variety of regular clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, and maintaining student records;
6. Assist to maintain a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment by performing such tasks as cleaning, arranging displays, or preparing bulletin boards;
7. Assist children to develop positive relationships with peers and adults;
8. Assist to observe and record children's development and progress;
9. Introduce new foods to children and reinforce proper eating habits;
10. Maintain an awareness of and care for daily health needs; respond as needed performing such duties as changing diapers and assisting with self-help skills and health checks;
11. Serve as an appropriate positive role model.
12. Attend staff meetings and in-service training, as required;
13. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• General concepts of child growth and development principles and characteristics of child behavior.
• Simple record keeping and record management.
• Basic computer use and data entry.

• Work effectively with children and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality of center-related information.
• Monitor and oversee the activities of children ensuring a cheerful and safe environment.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Handle stress from daily interaction and care of young children.
• Physical conditioning to ensure a safe environment for children; occasional moderate lifting and carrying requirements; frequent standing and walking.