PT - Child Development Learning Laboratory (CDLL) Teacher Aide

PT - Child Development Learning Laboratory (CDLL) Teacher Aide

Salary: $15.15

Summary of Function:

Helps the CDLL lead teachers plan, coordinate, and implement activities for children. Supervises children in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Prepares materials required to implement daily plans and welcomes students observing or volunteering at the CDLL
• Supervise and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and orderly physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Establish and nurture a relationship between home and the center that clearly acknowledges that parents are the most important influence on a child's life. This should include greeting both children and parents each day and putting messages in children's mailboxes as necessary.
• Model and maintain confidentiality inside and outside of the classroom setting regarding children, parents, staff, students, and volunteers. Following guidelines established by center policies and articulated by the center's director
• Work cooperatively with the head teacher, other assistant teachers, and the director. Work together as a member of a team for the well-being of the center and the children.
• Continue professional development through ongoing in-service opportunities, conferences, coursework, and/or literature.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Relevant experience working with children (I.e., Preschool group care experience in a center, family home childcare, or school-related work)
• Experience working in an Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licensed daycare center
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• College coursework in Early Child Education
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Tuberculosis Test
• Minimum of 18 hours of annual professional development