Substitute Classroom Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Substitute Classroom Aide

Program: Education and Childhood Development

Classification: Non-Exempt/Part-Time

Work location: Varies based on need, travel within Lancaster County

Job Summary: The substitute classroom aide assists on an as-needed basis with the supervision and instruction of young children in the classroom, and as assigned, on the bus. The aide monitors the children to ensure safe and appropriate play and interaction. The aide encourages healthy intellectual and psychological growth by maintaining a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Duties/Responsibilities*:

Health and Safety

• Remains alert to child safety at all times and in all locations.
• Remains aware of the activities of the entire group of children, even when dealing with part of the group.
• Encourages children to follow safety agreements.
• Helps maintain a clean, orderly environment in the classroom, and on the bus, if applicable.
• Modifies situations in anticipation of a problem.
• Assist staff in the implementation of daily classroom routines, such as tooth brushing, handwashing and toileting.

Social Emotional

• Exercises authority without undermining child’s self-worth.
• Gives directions in positive terms and promotes positive interaction among children.
• Use non-punitive ways of dealing with inappropriate behavior.
• Eats with the children, models table manners, encourages conversation and shares the same menu.

Educational Services

• Plans and implements educational activities under the direction and in cooperation with the early learning facility staff, utilizing various resources including those that are multi-cultural and multi-ethnic.
• Helps prepare materials, bulletin boards, learning centers, etc. on request.
• Participate in individualized instruction for children with disabilities.

Family Engagement

• Maintains positive communication between families and early learning facility staff.

Professionalism

• Acts as a member of the early learning facility team.
• Completes all the required paperwork in a timely, accurate and neat manner.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service sessions and other appropriate meetings and training courses.
• Maintains confidentiality.

*Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Effective English communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write reports.
• Proficient in database software.
• Positive recommendation from previous employer.
• PA Act 33 and 34 certifiable, FBI clearances, NSOR clearances.
• Ability to work flexible hours and attend meetings.
• Respect and sensitivity toward cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic identities or backgrounds.
• Success in working as a team member.
• Basic knowledge of the growth and development of children birth to five years of age.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Bilingual English-Spanish desirable.

**Please see attached for full job description**

We value our team by uniting our employees with our mission. We offer a strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:

• Sign-on Bonus
• Benefits: 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.