Center Aide

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM!St. Anne’s Early Learning (St. Anne’s Children & Family Center)St. Anne’s is a high-quality childcare center providing early learning experiences for children of all faiths. We are a program of Catholic Charities; however, our curriculum is not faith based and applicants do not need to be practicing Catholics to apply.

We provide childcare and educational instruction for children ranging in age from 1 month through 6 years. We are an exemplary early learning center with highly educated and experienced staff who demonstrate professionalism and a passion for children. We are committed to meeting and exceeding all quality and educational standards for our center and for each child we serve.Click the link below for a virtual tour of our amazing facilities, to learn more about our program, and to apply for open positions: Our operating hours are M-F 7:00am-5:30pm. NO WEEKENDS, NIGHTS, or HOLIDAYS!!WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS:Safe and Sick LeaveDiscounted health membershipsCCEW Mission Feed the hungry, heal the hurting, welcome the stranger. CCEW is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, religious affiliation, marital status, military veteran status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Job SummaryThe Center Aide plays a key role in supporting the overall operations of the center by assisting with daily classroom activities, helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and providing support to the Lead Teacher and other staff members. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in early childhood education while contributing to the growth and development of young children. is responsible for providing classroom support and assisting the Lead and Assistant teachers with all classroom activities and duties.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job. Help prepare and organize classroom materials and activities.Assist with setting up and cleaning up after activities, ensuring the classroom remains organized and tidy.Support the Lead Teacher with daily routines such as nap time, meals, and transitions.Provide general supervision of children during indoor and outdoor play, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.Assist in engaging children in age-appropriate activities, such as arts and crafts, games, or storytelling.Encourage children to interact positively with peers, promoting social and emotional development.Monitor children’s behavior and provide gentle guidance and redirection as needed.Ensure the children’s safety at all times, following all health and safety protocols.Assist with diapering, toileting, and handwashing routines as necessary.Help maintain clean and sanitary conditions within the classroom, including toys, furniture, and materials.Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities.Support other staff members with classroom management, including helping with behavior and providing additional attention to children when needed.Communicate any concerns about the children or classroom environment to the Lead Teacher.Greet children and families at drop-off and pick-up, offering a friendly and supportive presence.Assist with parent communication by sharing relevant information about children’s behavior or daily experiences when appropriate.Assist with other center-related tasks as needed, including preparing snacks, organizing materials, or helping with event coordination.Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to learn and implement best practices in early childhood education.Perform as a team member to ensure that productivity outcome measures are achieved.Attend all mandatory staff meetings and designated in-service training.Uses appropriate administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).Will regularly utilize all forms of communication (email, text, phone, etc.) and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor.As a mandated reporter, follows all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a child or adult has been a victim of abuse or neglect.Adhere to the tenets of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Doctrine.Performs related functions necessary to support the mission and core values of Catholic Charities.Job QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job.