Early Childhood - Preschool Teacher Assistant/Aide

Summary

Linda and Ben Nighthorse Campbell Child and Family Center (CCFC) is a multi-purpose facility that trains teachers, parents, and other advocates for young children.The center provides quality care and education for young children ages 1-5 (including children with disabilities).The center supports the state-approved Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Program (birth-Grade 3) that is located within the Fort Lewis College Teacher Education Department.

The CCFC is a facility for observation, teaching assignments, and research by college students and faculty, especially Teacher Education and Psychology.Finally, the CCFC collaborates with area agencies (Board of Cooperative Education Services, Colorado Preschool Program, Child Care Assistance Program) and provides training through Early Childhood Professional Training Project and other community organizations.It is dedicated to providing a model of quality early childhood education and hands-on professional development opportunities.

Duties

Responsibilities
·Assist the Early Childhood Teacher in the general supervision and management of a classroom of toddler or preschool age children.
·Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all times--being alert for the needs and concerns of the children as individuals and as a group.
·Assist with the planning and implementing of the daily program under the direction the Early Childhood Teacher.
·Follow a consistent schedule including; small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities skill developments, meals, and effective transition between activities.
·Cooperate in a supportive role in preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the children in the classroom.
·Participate with children in group and individual activities.
·Form a caring, nurturing, and responsive relationship with a primary group of children and their families.
·Treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
·Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
·Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program in accordance to the educational philosophy of the Center.
·Complete administrative recordkeeping as required by the Center including but not limited to; time sheets, incident reports, parent drop-off and pick-ups, student attendance, fire drills, medication and other regulated activities.
·Demonstrate initiative—assist and complete general housekeeping tasks.
·Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
·Complete all necessary training including 15 hours of continuing education, CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
·Other duties as requested by Classroom Teacher and/or Director.

Requirements

Required Qualifications
·Meets Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Assistant Teacher qualifications as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Childcare Centers 7.702.54 Interpretive Memorandum.
·Professional Development Plan to achieve an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
·Experience with preschool-age children.

Preferred Qualifications
·Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education
·One year of professional experience with toddler-age or preschool children

Nice To Haves

License/Certification:

• CPR/First Aide Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance