CLASSROOM AIDE

Company: COLUMBUS EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

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 childrenMaintain 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 timesDemonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Child Care Licensing Rules and Columbus Early Learning Centers policies and proceduresAssure child-staff ratio is maintained at all timesMaintain accurate child attendance and meal count records dailyPlan 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 illnessProtect all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately report any such incident to the Center DirectorObserve 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-upObserve 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 agencySafeguard all classroom supplies and equipment, and account for any misused, damaged, or missing supplies or equipmentTake responsibility for cleaning and general maintenance of classroomEducation: Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent (CPL 1)Preferred: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)Experience:No experience requiredIndividual Responsibilities: Arrive on time for work Be reliable in attendance and follow agency guidelines for attendance and PTO usageBe respectful to coworkers, supervisors, family members, and childrenCome to work with a positive attitudeBenefits: 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. PI183111346

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