Grandkids Teachers Aide

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with supervising, observing, and instructing children according to established curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and educational development of each child.
• Complete classroom setup and clean-up duties as assigned, ensuring an attractive and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Observe children’s skills, interests, and developmental needs and communicate relevant information to the Lead Teacher.
• Report significant observations regarding child development and classroom concerns to the Lead Teacher.
• Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children during all activities.
• Offer comfort, guidance, and support to children using patience, compassion, and positive behavior techniques.
• Assist children with personal care needs, including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and cleaning up accidents.
• Follow all St. John Lutheran Home policies and procedures and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including DHS Rule 3 requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age in accordance with DHS Rule 3.
• Ability to work effectively with young children in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates dependability, patience, and strong communication skills.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and carry throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to hear and maintain near and distance vision, peripheral vision, color recognition, and depth perception.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to actively engage with children on the floor, playground, and during classroom activities.