Individual Child Aide

Job Description

Job Description
About This Role

The Individual Child Aide provides one-on-one support to an assigned child to promote their safety, development, independence, inclusion, and successful participation in the childcare environment. The aide works closely with classroom teachers, administration, families, and other support professionals as appropriate.

What You'll Do

• Provide consistent one-on-one support to the assigned child throughout the day.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure the child’s health and safety.
• Support participation in classroom activities, routines, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions.
• Assist with social-emotional development, communication, behavior, self-help skills, and independence.
• Use positive guidance, redirection, modeling, and other approved support strategies.
• Follow applicable IEP, IFSP, One Plan, behavior plan, care plan, or other individualized recommendations.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, dressing, hygiene, or other personal care needs when necessary.
• Encourage positive interactions with peers and classroom teachers.
• Observe and document the child’s progress, behaviors, needs, and successful strategies as requested.
• Communicate concerns and observations with the Lead Teacher and Administration.
• Collaborate with families and outside professionals when directed by Administration.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the child and family.
• Assist the classroom team as appropriate while keeping the assigned child’s needs as the primary responsibility.
• Follow all Little Dippers policies, procedures, and applicable Vermont childcare requirements.
• Preforms other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma
• 18 years of age
• Completion of Early Childhood Fundamentals Course (45 Hours) or one related 3-credit college course
• Pediatric and Adult CPR/First Aide within 6 month of employment
• Completion of Vermont Orientation and Mandated Reporter Training

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• $18 - $20 per hour depending on experience
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Professional Development opportunities
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid planning time
• Retirement options
• Now offering HEALTH INSURANCE for fulltime employees!
• Fun and friendly work environment