Description
Description
- Under the direction of the Child Development Center Program Director, Site Lead and Classroom
Teachers, the Classroom Aide is responsible for meeting the developmental needs of children birth to five years of age in a
group setting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to encouraging and participating in daily activities with children in
the classroom; supervision of children, assisting in the classrooms routines and providing breaks to classroom teachers,
Following lesson plans and class schedule as directed by the classroom teachers, aiding in managing child behaviors.
maintaining positive relationships and professional communications with children, families and coworkers. Other duties
include preparation of activities and materials, cleaning of classroom and equipment, and other duties assigned by the lead
teacher, Site Lead or Program Director. This is a seasonal position based on the USD259 school year calendarJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide coverage in the classroom when teachers are on break
2. Follow posted lesson plans and classroom schedule as directed by classroom teachers
3. Support children’s learning through participation and encouragement
4. Assist any child who needs to be fed, changed or have other needs addressed
Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience Requirements:
1. Minimum age of 16 years
Job Requirements:
1. Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
2. Must attend New Employee Orientation and meet applicable KDHE requirements within 30 days of hire
3. Complete Pediatric CPR/AED, Pediatric First Aid, and KDHE Health and Safety trainings as applicable to current
regulations and in accordance with Conditions of Employment
4. Understand and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
5. Ability to supervise participants and maintain safety standards actively and effectively
6. Ability to handle all questions and concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner
Summary
Under the direction of the Child Development Center Program Director, Site Lead and Classroom
Teachers, the Classroom Aide is responsible for meeting the developmental needs of children birth to five years of age in a
group setting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to encouraging and participating in daily activities with children in
the classroom; supervision of children, assisting in the classrooms routines and providing breaks to classroom teachers,
following lesson plans and class schedule as directed by the classroom teachers, aiding in managing child behaviors;
maintaining positive relationships and professional communications with children, families and coworkers. Other duties
include preparation of activities and materials, cleaning of classroom and equipment, and other duties assigned by the lead
teacher, Site Lead or Program Director. This is a seasonal position based on the USD259 school year calendar