Teachers Aide

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

Join a passionate early childhood education team at the Wilder Child Development Center in making a positive impact on families through a whole family focus. At Wilder we are proud to be a Head Start co-education site, NAEYC-accredited, and hold a 4-star Parent Aware rating, ensuring our commitment to excellence. As a valued team member, you will actively work and participate with our team of teachers and staff to provide support and services to children and their families as a role model for children; Guide diverse children using a strengths-based, culturally relevant approach that supports the whole family; Support the development and implementation of plans for activities, events and projects that align with Wilder’s strategy and CDC’s goals; and help maintain an incredible experience and environment that’s clean, welcoming and accessible for children and their families such as light housekeeping, laundry, occasional meal prep and cleanup.

You will be expected to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential after hire. The CDC provides full financial support for obtaining this credential.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum of six (6) months of experience working with a diverse group of toddlers, young children, and their families. You take pride in maintaining cleanliness, health, safety, security, and privacy at all times. You’re friendly, inclusive, and respectful, valuing people from all backgrounds and experiences, and you approach others with empathy and care. You’re self-motivated and can work independently, but you’re not afraid to ask questions or seek clarification when needed and also efficient and organized, able to manage your time and prioritize tasks effectively.

Fluency in English is required (and it’s a plus if you speak additional languages!). You should also hold a current First Aid and CPR certification.

About Company

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for benefits, health and dental benefits begin on first day of hire for eligible employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
3. Enter Address
4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable.
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.

Job offers will be contingent on the applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.