Classroom Aide/Substitute Teacher- Children's Discovery Center

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

This is a part-time, temporary position. LCCC students are encouraged to apply.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

Job Summary: 

Effectively function as the aide to the teacher in assigned classroom, assisting with the daily operation in the classroom. Work in partnership with the classroom teacher and classroom associate teacher to provide a developmentally appropriate pre-school program utilizing approved curriculum resources. Responsible for the safety of the children in the classroom. CDC employees will work with children ranging from new born to five years old. 

Compensation: $13.33 per hour.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: 

• Assist in daily operations
• Assist in serving meals
• Changing diapers
• Implement curriculum
• Comply with NAEYC requirements

Physical/Mental Demands: 

To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to:

• Comply with highly inflexible deadlines; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• Adapt to a variable work schedule; including night shifts, evenings and weekends as needed
• Interact with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions or may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• Frequently move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• Engage in multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and carrying of objects
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; a team lift technique is required for lifts exceeding 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to read and interpret building and shift schedules, directions for equipment, hazardous material labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical labels
• Frequent and prolonged use/exposure to cleaning chemicals, exposure to dust, and potential exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens; Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures must be utilized as required
• Able to function in an environment with substantial latex and/or nitrile material exposure and without an allergic reaction
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds
• Ability to effectively listen and perceive the nature of sounds and spoken words at normal speaking levels with or without correction

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability pass a successful background check, tuberculosis test, and health certification
• Ability to become first aid and CPR certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Child Development Associates (CDA) 

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

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