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Burkett's Watch Me Grow Early Learning Center Classroom Aide Position - Bedford location in Bedford, Pennsylvania
We are currently hiring for classroom support staff at our Bedford location:
- Provide daily supervision of children.
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``` 2. Assist Lead Teacher with implementation of FrogStreet Curriculum.
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``` 3. Oversee and facilitate the general safety of the classroom environment and its activities including outside play.
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``` 4. Actively engage and encourage the children to engage in classroom activities, which includes Chapel.
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``` 5. Monitor and maintain, in good repair, all materials and equipment used in the classroom and on the playground.
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``` 6. Assist Lead Teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used and needed.
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``` 7. Interact with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and gross motor activities.
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``` 8. Promote and foster each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
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``` 9. Establish and maintain a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff, and parents/guardians.
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``` 10. Assist children with personal care activities to include toileting, feeding, and cleanliness needs in relation to age/stage of development.
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``` 11. Prepare food, serve food, and clean-up of meals and snacks as necessary.
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``` 12. Establish a positive relationship with parents. Concerns, issues, progress reports, and parent conferences will be handled by Lead Teachers. Questions relating to these should be directed to the Lead Teacher or a member of the admin team.
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``` 13. Parent questions regarding program policy should be directed to an administrator.
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``` 14. Parent questions regarding enrollment, tuition, or billing should be directed to the office manager.
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``` 15. Work closely with classroom staff to create a team atmosphere.
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``` 16. Attend and complete required trainings, staff meetings, and parent meetings.
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``` 17. Perform general and deep cleaning classroom duties as necessary and outlined in the employee handbook as well as assigned by Lead Teacher or administration.
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``` 18. Document incident reports accurately and efficiently.
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``` 19. Adhere to all established center policies and state regulations.
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``` 20. Perform other related duties as assigned by Lead Teacher and administration.
- 2 years experience of working with children required. Can be volunteer, babysitting, coaching or a paid position. Must be 18 years old. Must be able obtain clearances and complete preservice trainings.