Part Time Gilson Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

The Educational Aide II is responsible for actively helping and supporting the Lead Teacher in providing overall care and education to children in the classroom.

Positions Available:

• Monday through Friday, 2:30pm-5:30pm

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off, in addition to paid holidays and sick days.
• Annual evaluation increases

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with implementation of compliance to the CDC’s chosen curriculum, i.e., Creative Curriculum.
• Consult tools and training to execute standard CDC initiatives, i.e., play plans and intentional play.
• Maintain an effective level of high-quality verbal engagement all day with the children.
• Partner with other staff in the classroom to achieve consistent value among all interactions with the children.
• Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including Creative Curriculum, intentional play, bathroom breaks, meals, etc. as opportunities for significant interactions with the children.
• Implement brain-based techniques from the CDC’s research base and in-house specialists to effectively assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
• Apply CLASS-based practices to ensure superior interactions, particularly for instructional support.
• Participate in the CDC’s literacy initiative for emergent writing and reading by supporting the children’s development and progress with successful literacy strategies.
• Attend post-observational conferences to discuss strengths, areas for growth and overall alignment with high-quality practices.
• Supervise children in the classroom at all times under the direction of the Lead Teacher as well as be be responsible for reporting developmental and behavioral concerns to the Center Director.
• Ensure the classroom and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe.
• Adhere to all CDC policies and procedures as set forth in the policy manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 2,500 child hours
• May or may not have CDA
• Superior decision-making, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proper attendance is required. Employees are expected to arrive on time, every day, able and available to work.
• May require travel to other centers within the county.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and grasping as necessary to carry out essential job duties.
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs and torso as necessary to carry out essential duties.
• Lifting and carrying of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At Child Development Centers Inc., we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Child Development Centers Inc., believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.