Early Childhood Teaching Aide

Early Childhood Education - Teaching Aide

ORGANIZATION

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness (since 2014).

OUR MISSION

To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty; providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency.

OUR VISION

Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing.

CULTURE VALUES

• Kindness – Remember kindness is contagious!
• Connection – It’s why we’re here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
• Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging
• Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/ true value & worth!
• Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative! We want “Fishermen”!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Golden Rule:  To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.

• Positive Influence:  To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Leadership:  To lead by example, developing, promoting and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Authenticity:  To do what we say we do.
• Transparency:  To be open and honest in our relationships.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

Switchpoint is opening our new Tooele Stepping Stones Childcare Center! We are in search of a qualified early childhood teaching aide to help monitor and lead development activities throughout the day. Help kids engage in tasks and educational learning activities designed to promote overall child development and reaching developmental milestones across all domains of development including physical, social emotional, cognitive, language, and self-help skills. This job will help you develop excellent skills and techniques that can benefit you in your career in the field of child development and early childhood education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Classroom Teaching Aide works cooperatively as a member of a classroom team in partnership with the Lead and Assistant Teacher to deliver high-quality services for all children and families, and is responsible for the safety, supervision, and activities of children in care.
• Assist in conducting daily environmental safety checklists in the indoor classroom environment and outdoor environment to ensure adequate health and safety for the children in care. Report any items that need repaired or attention to the Director.
• Ensure that the classroom environment is healthy, safe, clean, and engaging for children in care.
• Complete daily logs, communicate with families through the family engagement app by sending progress notes and information to the child’s families while in care each day. Complete required documentation and daily activity logs for all children in care.
• Track attendance, meals and snacks for each child and required documentation for the CACFP food program.
• Attend required annual training and professional development opportunities provided by Stepping Stones Child Care.
• Cover planning and meal break times for the classroom team and assist in various classrooms as assigned each day.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Early childhood care and education experience with children ages birth to twelve.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing child care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic always.
• Ability to work as a team member with other staff and with families of children in care.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Required to be enrolled(upon hire) in an Infant/Toddler or Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) program to be completed within one year.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.
• Obtain required training upon hire per Utah Child Care Licensing: Preservice training that consists of 2.5 hours of training before assuming assistant director duties.
• Complete 20 Hours of annual training or at least 1-1/2 hours of childcare training including Utah Child Care Licensing topics, career ladder courses on: child development, ages and stages administration, director’s toolbox endorsement, working with families, culturally and linguistically appropriate practices to meet the developmental needs of children and understanding appropriate practices to engage with families.
• Complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Permit certifications.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the child care needs of families.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Previous experience in an early childhood and care setting.
• Previous knowledge of Utah Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
• Previous experience working with at risk children and families preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
  
  

COMPENSATION

Pay range: $14-$15/Hour

Switchpoint offers a benefits package that includes Medical/Vision/Dental, Transportation Allowance, Paid Time Off, IRA w/3% Match

SCHEDULE
7:00am-3:00pm.
We are looking for applicants that are able to work weekends and holidays, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.