Responsibilities

Location: Children's Center at the hospital campus in Sellersville

If you enjoy working with children, Grand View Health has a casual per diem Teacher Aide opening at our Children's Center.

The Teacher Aide/Substitute Teacher assists the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher in the classroom in caring for and instructing the children, planning and supervising activities as needed. The Teacher Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, both indoors and outdoors, recognizing that every child's attention span and abilities are different.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates imagination and creativity while providing activities for children that include experiences in social, emotional, intellectual and physical stimulation on a daily basis as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher.
• Integrates stimulation and relaxation in the classroom schedule on a daily basis as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher or Manager in the development of a well-balanced program.
• Changes diapers, guides children in their toileting routines (if necessary), rest times and provides guidance in eating (by modeling appropriate eating behaviors and manners) on a daily basis as directed by the Teacher and Manager to foster maturation in children.
• Assists the Head Teacher/Teacher in the preparation, distribution and cleanup of all meals and snacks on a daily basis to comply with state regulations.
• Provides outdoor activities, or gross motor activities indoors during inclement weather, on a daily basis as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher or Manager to enhance overall physical development.
• Assists in making classroom materials and replenishes supplies and materials when needed or as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher to supplement the curriculum.
• Interacts appropriately with children as a facilitator during free play time, when necessary, to foster social development.

Schedule: Per diem, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, days are flexible

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Over 1 year to 3 years of experience related to the care and development of children preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• First Aid required within 1 year of hire.
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 1 year of hire.

• 403B
• Pension plan
• On-site discounted child care center
• Free parking