Summary

The Teacher Aide/Floater will support the classroom teachers by helping with general classroom maintenance, preparing for daily activities, and assistance in the supervision of students. The Teacher Aide/Floater will be under the general supervision of the Children’s Center Director.

Functions

• Provide classroom coverage for teachers’ breaks, meetings, vacation, and medical leave.
• Assist in the completion of various Center tasks and projects including but not limited to daily classroom set up and end-of-day clean up, maintaining supplies and the art room closet, and organizing playground toys.
• Follow regulations, procedures, and policies under which the Center operates including emergency procedures and implementation; ensure child safety in the classroom and outside the classroom setting.
• Utilize a variety of positive discipline approaches such as: limit setting, anticipating challenges, distraction, arrangement of environment, and renewal time using a responsive teaching approach.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop self-esteem, confidence and independence.
• Acknowledge each child at his/her own developmental level and create a classroom environment that respects and builds on this level taking into account each child’s unique personality and cultural background.
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to children and families.
• Discuss and report pertinent issues and/or concerns with immediate supervisor. A list of required reporting will be reviewed annually and kept on file.
• Participate as a member of a professional team to solve problems and share ideas.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as specified by the Director

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in relevant professional development workshops.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with teachers, children and parents. 
• Perform other related duties as required.