FT or PT Childcare Aides Needed – Charleston, IL

Job Title: Teacher’s Aide (Early Childhood)
Reporting To: Early Childhood Director
Purpose of the PositionThe purpose of the classroom aide position is to assist the assigned teacher in the overall classroom instruction andgeneral supervision of the students and to help provide a loving, Christian environment.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
A high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in childcare or supervision
Key Competencies & Skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Professional personal presentation
Organizing and planning
Attention to detail
Initiative
Reliability
Personal emotional management
Work with a sense of urgency
Work as part of a team
Multi-task
Work ScheduleThe weekly work schedule is determined by the Early Childhood Director according to the needs of the program. Our preschool is open M-F 7:30a-5:30p.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation of daily activities and lesson plans under the direction of the assigned teacher.
Maintain a close working relationship with the assigned teacher: regularly discuss the needs of the students, evaluatemutual expectations, and review work being done.
Assist and supervise a student or group of students during daily activities, field trips, snack time, and play time.
Perform miscellaneous tasks as requested by the teacher.
Maintain the confidentiality of any information (written, verbal or other form) obtained during the performance of one’s duties including information about students, their families, other employees and all school business.
Other duties as directed by the Early Childhood Director or Lead Teacher.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 – $14.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location