We are looking for Teacher Aides with experience in Early Childhood. We serve children 6 weeks - 5 years old. You'd work with a team, and we support our teachers in obtaining more education and skills - especially in the areas of child development, conscious discipline, and trauma-informed care.
Responsibilities
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Help to track children’s progress with the guidance of your lead teacher.
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Experience as a Preschool Teacher Aide
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your Level Credential in PDIS? If yes, what level?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Durango, CO 81301 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durango, CO 81301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
