Preschool Support Aide

Description

Job Description: ECE Aide II

Position Title: ECE Aide II

Reports To: Classroom Teacher and Center Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a qualified teacher, the Aide II helps implement daily routines, classroom activities, and health and safety practices that foster each child’s growth and development. This position requires demonstrated experience and training in early childhood education and the ability to assist independently in classroom operations when appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the supervision, guidance, and care of a group of children, maintaining compliance with all licensing and organizational requirements.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and implementing classroom activities and materials to promote learning and development.
• Model and reinforce positive behavior, helping children develop social, emotional, and self-help skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Supervise children during daily routines, including meals, rest time, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Communicate observations and concerns about children’s development, behavior, or health to the supervising teacher or director.
• Assist with classroom documentation, recordkeeping, and preparation of materials.
• Support and mentor Aide I staff, modeling professional behavior and effective classroom support practices.
• Participate in required orientation, ongoing annual training, and staff meetings.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and collaboration with colleagues and families.
  
• Supervision Requirements

An ECE Aide II works under the supervision of a qualified teacher and center director but may be alone with a group of children in specific situations, provided all staff-to-child ratios are maintained and a teacher or director qualified staff member is present in the facility. These situations may include:

• Supervising a group of children and an Aide I to cover for staff breaks.
• Temporary periods such as arrival/departure, bathroom breaks, or transitions identified by center policy.
• Participating in a structured teacher training program.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet all orientation, initial, and annual training requirements as established by the State of Oregon and organizational policy.
• Must have at least 240 documented hours of experience as an Aide I or Aide II, including a minimum of 80 hours at the center where currently employed.
• If working with toddler or older children, experience may be with any age group.
• If working with infants, experience must include at least 240 hours with infants.
• Demonstrated ability to positively engage and communicate with children, families, and coworkers.
• Understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and follow supervision and program guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, bend, kneel, sit, and move quickly as needed for child supervision.
• Work is primarily indoors with some outdoor supervision required.
• Frequent standing, walking, and active participation in play with children.