Teacher Aide

SOUTH TABLE MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL 

TEACHER AIDE 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Qualifications: 

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and must work directly under the supervision of the director or an early childhood teacher. 

Ability to relate positively to young children in a mature and responsible manner. 

Previous classroom experience with a quality preschool, childcare center, church nursery, nannying or babysitting is preferred. 

Staff aides, without supervision from an early childhood teacher or director, may supervise no more than two (2) preschool age children while assisting the children with diapering or toileting. 

Passes Federal and State Criminal Background checks, as well as TRAILS-Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check and Sex offender Background Check. 

Responsibilities: 

Works directly under the supervision of an early childhood teacher. 

Plans with the teacher and helps implement the daily lesson plans and classroom activities. 

Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration and decision-making by the children. 

Provides the children with verbal praise and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior. 

Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playground. 

Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, naptime and bathroom activities. 

Is familiar with and knowledgeable of the STMP Policies and Procedures. 

Maintains the STMP professional attitude and work behavior. 

Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director. 

Observes all rules and regulations of STMP and the local, state, or federal regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children. 

Maintains a professional personal appearance. 

Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director. 

Follows the schedule as determined by the Director. 

Upon Employment: 

Submit an Employee Health form, signed and dated by your physician, that you are healthy and able to perform the essential functions of the job of a teacher of young children. 

Complete basic First Aid/CPR Training, Standard Precautions and other state required trainings (Annually). 

Complete all required one-time, annual and Continuing Education classes and trainings throughout the year. 

Reporting Relationship: 

A TEACHER AIDE reports directly to the STMP Director. 

Pay Range starting $16-$20/hour dependent on education, experience and qualifications. 

Potential 8-15 hrs/week