Job Title: Early Learning Aide
Department: Education
Program: Early Learning
Reports to: Preschool Coordinator/Infant Toddler Teacher Coordinator
Revision Date: 12/29/2022
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
Support and assist the Early Learning programming, Birth-5 years old by providing a positive learning experience for children and families, creating a successful environment which will promote the growth and development of our enrolled children. Aides will assist teachers in all work as appropriate and with all other program components (health, nutrition, family services, and mental health), including, but not limited to, home visits, parental involvement, and providing support and assistance to families and children enrolled in the program to enhance personal success. Early Learning Aides will work closely with the Birth-5 teaching staff, Infant Toddler Coordinator, Preschool Coordinator and the Early Learning Administrator to support and provide holistic, comprehensive services.
Essential Functions
\xc2\xb7 Assists in planning and providing opportunities for parental involvement, socialization and volunteer activities
\xc2\xb7 Provides support in all areas of the classrooms maintaining a clean, safe and developmentally appropriate environment; as well in assisting with developmental screenings, observations, individualizations, and data input into Teaching Strategies Gold and Child Plus
\xc2\xb7 Assists with the daily interventions needed for children with an Individual Family Services Plan, Individualized Education Plan or needing additional support throughout the school day
\xc2\xb7 Assists and is familiar with regulations regarding (but not limited to): laundry, sanitation, janitorial duties, emergency and evacuation plans, playground and building safety
\xc2\xb7 Creates a positive atmosphere for children; assist with effective transitions between activities, modeling for parents through the implementation of the curriculum and consistent use of appropriate discipline and problem solving skills (Project Achieve-Stop & Think)
\xc2\xb7 Prepares materials as needed to carry out weekly lesson plans
\xc2\xb7 Assists teachers with planning and facilitating the development of family partnership agreements through goal setting with parents of students through establishment of mutual trust relationships and the identification of family strengths, needed services, and support
\xc2\xb7 Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
\xc2\xb7 Substitutes as necessary in the absence of teachers
\xc2\xb7 Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe\'s objectives.
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
\xc2\xb7 Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements
\xc2\xb7 Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
\xc2\xb7 Walk (Move, Traverse)
\xc2\xb7 Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
\xc2\xb7 Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
\xc2\xb7 Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
\xc2\xb7 Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
\xc2\xb7 See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
\xc2\xb7 Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
\xc2\xb7 Pushing or Pulling
\xc2\xb7 Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
\xc2\xb7 Exposure to Fumes
\xc2\xb7 Exposure to Dust
\xc2\xb7 Wet
\xc2\xb7 Noise
\xc2\xb7 Chemical Hazards
OSHA Categories
\xc2\xb7 Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur
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Travel
\xc2\xb7 Local
\xc2\xb7 In-State
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