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TITLE:  Classroom Aide

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide a nurturing atmosphere for the children demonstrated by interacting on child's eye level, sitting on the floor with children, providing appropriate physical contact for comforting and reassurance.
• Work interactively with children in all activity areas in classroom or outdoors as assigned.
• Assist the teaching staff in accomplishing the daily program planned by the Teacher.
• Support teaching staff in carrying out center's discipline policy.
• Gather supplies and foods, prepare and serve breakfast and snacks according to planned menu; clean up afterwards including cleaning high chairs, tables and floors.
• Assist in preparation of materials and equipment for daily planned activities; clean up and store materials at completion.
• Assist in preparation and supervision of lunch; clean up afterwards including cleaning high chairs, tables, dishes and floors.
• Prepare room for nap by moving furniture and placing cots on floor; help in settling children down for nap; return cots and furniture after nap time.
• Work with children in daily toileting and diapering routine.
• Assist with special center-wide projects and activities as assigned.
• Assist staff in general maintenance of classroom environment including picking up and sorting toys, moving furniture.

REQUIREMENTS

• Classroom Aides shall be at least 18 years of age and shall meet the general qualifications, health, orientation training, and staff development requirements for the applicable position.
• Be actively working on Child Development Associate (CDA) or related education certificate, using time other than regular working hours.
• Able to communicate effectively in English with staff and parents both verbally and in writing.  Ask questions and communicate with Teacher in regard to assigned tasks.
• Preferably bilingual.
• Must have a clear Virginia Central Registry check as dictated by the Code of Virginia 63.1-198.1.  In addition, there must be a clear finding for other criminal offenses in the Virginia Criminal History record for not less than five years prior to date of service.
• Receive an annual negative report of TB screening prior to starting date.
• Within 90 day introductory period, completed CPR and first aid training, or present proof of CPR training within past year and first aid training within past three years.  Update CPR training annually and first aid every three years.
• Able to meet requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Agree to flexible working hours, not to exceed the required number of hours per pay period.
• Agree to flexible classroom, schedule, and duty assignments.

SALARY:  $8.13 per hour and Excellent Benefits

 FAX YOUR RESUME TO (703) 768-4788

Email: dat@ucmagency.org

stop by to complete an application or mail resume to:

ATTN: Director of Human Resources

7511 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306

Equal Opportunity Employer