Daycare Aide

An individual filling this position will work every Monday during the school year. The position will remain open until filled.

Summary

A daycare aide provides support to the educational process by maintaining an orderly, safe and positive environment by helping and supervising students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Supervise students in the building and on the playground to ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Circulate among the kids being available to children who need help or to assist resolving minor problems that may arise.
• Inform supervisor of any serious problems arising at anytime.
• Periodically inspect the safety of equipment on the playground and report any safety concerns to supervisor.
• Consistently carry through with the rules established by the supervisor.
• Tend to students that require immediate medical attention.
• Notify supervisor of serious accidents  and completes all necessary forms for reporting student accidents.
• Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude with all students at all times.
• Understand individual health plans and communicate with nurse on an as needed basis.
• Adhere to all the policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.

Supervisory Duties

Supervise students at all times.

Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree or 60 hours of high education (preferred); or successful completion of Paraprofessional assessment (preferred).

Salary

$12 an hour for non-certified staff

$20 an hour for certified staff