Instructional Aide - Educare

Under general and reflective supervision assist Educare teachers in providing quality comprehensive child development services to children and families; assist teachers in case managing specific needs with families advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program; perform related duties as assigned.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Assist Educare teachers in providing quality comprehensive child development services to children and families; assist teachers in case managing specific needs with families advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program. E
Assist in instructing children for the purpose of optimizing the development of each child; work with teachers to develop lesson plans with goals objectives activities and outcomes for children. E
Observe assess and document childrens health skills behavior growth and development; participate in Family/Child Reviews; develop individualized educational strength plans for children as assigned. E
Provide opportunities for children to develop positive selfimages and experience success; identify developmental concerns and follow agency protocols. E
Assist in planning and implement developmentally appropriate activities to promote the social emotional physical and cognitive development of each child; guide the acquisition of social skills and model appropriate social behaviors and personal hygiene techniques. E
Assist in maintaining a classroom environment including positive guidance techniques that meets applicable laws codes rules regulations and Educares philosophy and curriculum; participate in program evaluations and studies. E
Provide assistance to participate with and monitor children in activities such as games songs meals and snacks field trips physical fitness exercises and seasonal sports; maintain equipment and facilities in a safe and clean condition. E
Monitor behavior and assure children are under appropriate supervision at all times; utilize appropriate discipline methods; observe and report behavior and issues to theteacher; supervise children for brief periods when the teacher is on site but away from the classroom. E
Confer with teachers to schedule and conduct parent/staff conferences and two home visits per program year; encourage parent participation in the program and develop effective relationships with parents. E
Attend and participate in meetings workshops inservices and training programs to maintain current knowledge of developments in the childcare field; participate in jobembedded professional development and reflective supervision activities including job observations and assessments. E
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials recording attendance completing program documentation and maintaining records and files; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. E
Assist in classroom organizing activities such as setting up lesson materials preparing bulletin boards replenishing supplies arranging furniture to facilitate instructional needs and creating an orderly and clean classroom environment. E
Operate a variety of office and instructional equipment such as a calculator computer copier laminator telephone overhead projector television and DVD player. E
Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed children; assist children with toileting needs as necessary; may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established procedures. E

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:
Child development and early childhood principles practices and curricula for ages 03 or 35.
Child guidance principles and practices.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Diverse needs of children and families from varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Basic subjects taught in schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language and reading.
Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Basic recordkeeping and filing techniques.

Ability to:
Assist Educare teachers in providing quality comprehensive child development services to children and families.
Assist with instruction and related activities in a learning environment.
Observe assess and document childrens health skills behavior growth and development.
Assist teachers in case managing specific needs with families advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
Assist in planning and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Demonstrate understanding and patience toward children.
Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities within the learning environment.
Monitor observe and report child behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member.
Demonstrate empathetic listening and interpersonal skills with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in the childcare field.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities such as typing sorting measuring cutting filing and duplicating.
Maintain routine records and files.
Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed children.

Education and Training:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following valid Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or proof of application for one of these permits:

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
Child Development Teacher Permit
Child Development Master Teacher Permit
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Child Development Program Director Permit

An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field is preferred.

Experience:
Six months of experience working in an early childhood program.

If applying with proof of application for a Child Development Permit a valid permit must be submitted prior to appointment in this classification.
To remain employed in this classification an incumbent must meet the respective Child Development Permit renewal requirements as established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Completion of the permit renewal requirements is at the employees expense.

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