Early Learning Aide

Early Learning Aide Department: Education Program: Early Learning Reports To: Preschool Coordinator/Infant Toddler Coordinator 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 - Assists in planning and providing opportunities for parental involvement, socialization and volunteer activities - 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 - Assists with the daily interventions needed for children with an Individual Family Services Plan, IEP's or needing additional support throughout the school day - Assists and is familiar with regulations regarding (but not limited to): laundry, sanitation, janitorial duties, emergency and evacuation plans, playground and building safety - 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 and Think) - Prepares materials as needed to carry out weekly lesson plans - 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 - Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities - Substitutes as necessary in the absence of teachers - 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 - 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 - Stand or Sit (Stationary position) - Walk (Move, Traverse) - Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) - Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse) - Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move) - Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) - See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) - Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine) - Pushing or Pulling - Repetitive Motion H zards and Atmosph