Oklahoma Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

EAST CROSS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is hiring an Oklahoma Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide in Bartlesville, OK

Summary

A Preschool Teacher Aid supports the classroom Lead Preschool Teacher and the Director and is responsible in assisting with the established preschool plans in line with the program's goals while providing the children with age-appropriate growth experiences. This person helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of their education. This person must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Preschool Teacher Aid assists in implementing appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. We are always accepting applications for this role. Duties

• Assists in the execution of all classroom lesson plans and outdoor activities.
• Actively engage in children's activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance of the room's materials and toys, and keep stocked the classroom materials.
• Help supervise and guide the children in their restroom needs; washing hands often; and general upkeep of the classroom.
• Maintain appropriate communications with parents while maintaining confidentially at all times.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition upon a child's entrance into the classroom
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Experience working with 3 and/or 4-year-old children while understanding basic child development.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and be able to kneel, bend, squat, crawl and get down and up from a sitting position on the floor.
• Willingness to periodically increase your knowledge in the field of preschool education.
• Have current or be willing to obtain Infant/child CPR, AED and First Aid certification when employed.
• Must pass a full background check and must pass health screening (when requested).

Nice To Haves

• Ability and willingness to help lead the classroom upon the Lead Teacher's absence.
• Willingness to help with some of the extras such as onsite laundry needs, replenish each classroom's disposable supplies, come in and assist with basic organization and seasonal changes.

Benefits

• Child Care Discount
• We typically follow the public-school system's closures.
• This is a school year work position, August - May

About Us

Our childcare ministry here at East Cross Early Childhood Center has been part of East Cross Church since 1985 and as you can imagine, we have done our best to keep current with the part-time care needs of the many families we serve. Not all families need fulltime care, sometimes only a few times each week so the adults can attend appointments; work from home in a quite environment; for those grandparents/caregivers that are involved in the child(ren)'s care, they too could use a break a few times per week. We also typically follow the Bartlesville Public School calendar which is convenient for families with older children. We are not a "daycare," in our Parent Day Out program (16 months - 2 yrs of age) we of course provide loving, Christian care and also introduce the children to a variety of themes though books, crafts, games, music...anything that will aid the children in knowing a little more about different areas of our world (such as Family / Grandparents, Farm, Fire Safety, Colors, Numbers, Shapes, Holidays, Snow, Penguins, Dental Health, Fruits, Vegetable, Plants and Insects, etc.). Our 3 and 4-Year-Old Preschool classes offer a more structured day with specific routines that help children become familiar and comfortable about a peer social setting (a classroom). Once they have the understanding of what is expected in this type of environment, then the actual learning and absorption of information can come more easily. These classes and their families are provided a monthly calendar so knowing what learning concepts and activities can be worked on outside of the classroom. Again, what we offer to our community has been working for 40+ years! Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent Job Type : Part Time Category : Child Care Services Minimum Experience : 1 Yr Location : Bartlesville, OK Apply tot his job Apply To this Job