Grandkids Teachers Aide

### Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Assist the Lead Teacher with supervising, observing, and instructing children according to established curriculum and lesson plans. - Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment. - Support the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and educational development of each child. - Complete classroom setup and clean-up duties as assigned, ensuring an attractive and developmentally appropriate environment. - Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers. - Observe children’s skills, interests, and developmental needs and communicate relevant information to the Lead Teacher. - Report significant observations regarding child development and classroom concerns to the Lead Teacher. - Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children during all activities. - Offer comfort, guidance, and support to children using patience, compassion, and positive behavior techniques. - Assist children with personal care needs, including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and cleaning up accidents. - Follow all St. John Lutheran Home policies and procedures and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including DHS Rule 3 requirements. ### Qualifications - Must be at least 16 years of age in accordance with DHS Rule 3. - Ability to work effectively with young children in a team-oriented environment. - Demonstrates dependability, patience, and strong communication skills. - Previous childcare experience is preferred but not required. ### Working Conditions and Physical Requirements - Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and carry throughout the workday. - Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with lifting up to 100 pounds. - Ability to hear and maintain near and distance vision, peripheral vision, color recognition, and depth perception. - Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions. - Ability to actively engage with children on the floor, playground, and during classroom activities. 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm