AIDE

## Description
This position offers a **$1,200 sign‑on bonus**, with **$600 awarded upon completion of 6 months** of employment and an additional **$600 after 12 months**.
**POSITION TITLE: Full-Time Early Learning Aide**
**SUPERVISOR:** Early Learning Center Director
**PRIMARY FUNCTION:**
**Direct supervision of children:**
Maintains constant visual and auditory monitoring and promotes a safe learning environment.
**Student Engagement:**
Creatively and consistently assesses and engages children in learning.
**Education:**
Assists in implementing planned learning activities that facilitate appropriate learning and development of children.
**Parent Engagement:**
Effectively communicates with parents (in verbal and written form) information regarding program activities and child progress, behavior, successes and concerns.
**Professionalism:**
Performs in a professional manner consistent with Lena Pope expectations.
**Classroom Management/Environment:**
Is able to effectively manage classroom behaviors by addressing negative behaviors and reinforcing positive behaviors.
## Qualifications

• Educational/Certification: Child Development Associate (CDA) and/or Associates Degree in a child related field preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A minimum of 6 months relevant experience serving early childhood population. **Spanish speaking preferred.**
• Ability to interact with clients and staff with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics in the service population.

**Skills/Abilities:**

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills.

**Other Requirements:** Must have a driving record which is within the guidelines of the insurance underwriter. Must not have been charged with or convicted of a criminal offense that would disable the employment by failing to meet minimum standards as set by the Licensing Branch of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.