Teacher's Aide/Floater

Company: Grand Point Early Learning Center
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

* *About us*

At Grand Point Early Learning Center (GPELC), we believe in the value and uniqueness of each child we serve. Our childcare experience is designed to promote each child's own individual social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner. Grand Point Early Learning Center is a non-profit corporation in Chambersburg, PA.

*Qualifications & Requirements*

* Must have at least a high school diploma or a general education development certificate
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently.

*Supervision*

* An aide or combination of aides will be supervised at all times by an Assistant Group Supervisor, Group Supervisor, or Director

*Duties and Responsibilities*

The Aide is responsible for assisting in the care of children at Grand Point Early Learning Center. As part of this role the responsibilities of the Aide include but are not limited to:

* Assist classsroom teachers with arrival, throughout the day, and departure.
* Assist with planned activities, including but not limited to arts, crafts, music, games, meals, snacks, naptime, indoor/outdoor play, and diapering/toileting.
* Engage with the children to promote healthy social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
* Supervise children during free play activities, mealtime, and naptime.
* Develop a warm and nurturing relationship with the children and their parents. Provide a calm, pleasant, and interactive experience for children during meals, naptimes, and other activities.
* Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and attractive classroom environment according to the standards set forth by the director.
* Assist with daily cleaning procedures - including but not limited to - sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning of bathrooms. Weekly cleaning of windows, walls, sterilizing of toys, mats, cleaning of outdoor area as needed.
* Assist the Group Supervisor, Assistant Group Supervisor, and Director in any way needed for the successful operations of the childcare center and the needs of the children in its care.
* Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
* Attend staff meetings, parent events, workshops, classes, and in-house trainings.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18,213.80 - $25,329.07 per year

Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Chambersburg, PA 17202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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