The Centers · 2 weeks ago
Classroom Aide - 32 Hours
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Centers is an organization that provides health, family, and workforce services, aiming to help individuals and families reach their full potential. The Classroom Support position assists classroom staff in promoting the educational and social development of children enrolled in the program, ensuring their needs are met and supporting teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
Health CareNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for the assigned children in the Teacher’s classroom; meets the social, emotional, physical and cognitive developmental needs of children in routine areas of their care and throughout their planned daily schedule of activities
Supports teachers in the creation of an exciting and fun learning environment based on program requirements using the High Scope Curriculum
Models, engages and promotes flexible and cooperative team teaching with co-workers, volunteers, parents, and student teachers
Supports teachers for optimal growth and development of children, through activities in both the indoor and outdoor environment
Implements the Conscious Discipline approach in classroom settings with all children
Participates in the implementation of all activities in all content areas over the course of a year
Maximizes contribution of nutritional services to children’s development and socialization by ensuring food is not used as punishment or reward, and that each child is encouraged, but not forced, to eat or taste food
Takes point of service meal counts at all meals/snacks; assists with the serving and clean-up of meal service
Enters meal counts into the electronic records system daily
Develops caring, meaningful, and professional relationships with parents while discouraging personal involvement
Gives and receives daily information about the children including the daily schedule, activities, and procedures
May assist in timely and accurate classroom records including attendance, food service tallies, lesson planning and classroom observational notes
Ensures the classroom is following all policies and procedures from all regulatory bodies, including internal policies and procedures
Ensures outdoor equipment is safe and kept in good condition
Inventories classroom supplies and requests new supplies as needed
Participates in in-service training, seminars, training sessions, practice based coaching sessions, formal college course work, and meetings outside the agency as a method of gaining more experience and knowledge
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned classroom area, other areas in the center, toys and equipment regularly throughout the day
May assist in preparing and delivering daily meals and formula, retrieving lunch carts
Responsible for laundry within the assigned classroom – washing, drying, and folding, as needed
Maintains playground area by cleaning and sanitizing high touch areas after each classroom outside play
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required, Childhood Development Associate (CDA) preferred (Infant/Toddler or Pre-School)
CPR/First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention within 30 days of hire (training provided by The Centers)
No record of child abuse or moral turpitude as determined by background check based on fingerprints
Preferred
Some entry-level experience in a classroom setting preferred; early childhood focus preferred
Occasional evening hours may be required
Benefits
Choice of medical and dental plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
Vision
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Calm Subscription
Short and Long term Disability
Company
The Centers
The Centers offer integrated healthcare, wellness, early learning, family support and workforce development services.
Founded in 1970
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Exact Sciences
2023-12-07Grant
Leadership Team
Beth Wood
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
Carole Beaty
Chief Program Officer
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