Teacher Aide jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Job Purpose: Provide a healthy, safe, fun and developmentally appropriate program and environment where children have the opportunity to develop social-emotional, language, intellectual, and physical skills. The Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher in the classroom and serve as a leader in his/her absence. The Teacher will serve as a model to other co-workers and model positive behaviors for children. Open lines of communication between CPC and families are crucial, while maintaining the confidentiality of all involved. Organizational Summary

Essential Duties:

• Ensure a safe and healthy environment at all times by monitoring child areas for hazards or sanitation problems and correcting problems immediately or removing children from hazard until it can be corrected.
• Ensure sight and sound adult staff supervision for all children at all times
• Provide a stimulating, engaging, cognitively challenging and developmentally appropriate environment that encourage exploration and experimentation for children of verily ability levels.
• Provide experiences and training to help children develop and practice good health and safety habits.
• Assist in following a daily schedule that incorporates the best early childhood practices with a balance of teacher and/or child(ren) initiated activities. All activities must be able to be tailored to each child’s individual need.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and executing appropriate learning experiences indoors and outside in accordance with the centers monthly themes and curriculum
• Develop a cooperative working relationship with families by frequent communication at arrival and departure
• Maintain accurate and timely records of daily routines, accidents, incidents, illnesses, medication, attendance, observations, assessments, fire and storm drill, number counts, and family conferences on the proper forms.
• Meet all regulatory requirements including annual training, meetings, etc.
• Cooperate with other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the center.
• Communicate any concerns regarding staff, currently enrolled families, family complaints, etc., to the assistant director or director immediately.
• Maintain confidentiality of center policies, procedures, documents, etc., and any currently enrolled, inquiring or previously enrolled family.
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Human Services, Minnesota Rule 3 at all times.

Other Duties and Tasks:

• Assist in maintaining center appearance in the interior and exterior that adhere to CPC’s and MN Rule 3’s standards and requirements.
• Maintain common supply areas in a neat orderly fashion, notifying the director of any materials that need to be ordered and reordered.
• Interact with colleagues, families and center visitors in a pleasant, professional manner.

• Participate in at least 1 community event outside of CPC annually

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift thirty pounds.
• Be able to bend, stoop, or kneel to achieve children’s eye-level.
• Be able to sit on the floor and/or child-sized chairs.
• Be able to spend at least one hour at a time outdoors throughout the year.
• Be able to write notes, newsletter articles and have communication using standard English.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow you to maintain effective communication with the assistant director and director, staff, families, children, and community groups.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· An understanding of and ability to communicate with children with various skill levels.

· Ability to be part of a team.

· Ability to adapt to multiple situations and respond quickly and safely.

· Ability to work outside of normal work hours to complete additional trainings, certifications, meetings, classroom planning, etc. as needed.

· Must be able to pass a background study.

· Must be able to become CPR and First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Marshall, MN 56258: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person