Classroom Aide IT2 (Infant-Toddler-Twos)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Support

• Assist the teaching team in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and two-year-old children.
• Support activities that promote children’s development in all areas of development and learning based on children individual care and learning plans.
• Child Supervision and Care
• Provide active supervision and nurturing interactions with children throughout the day.
• Assist with daily caregiving routines including:
• Feeding and bottle preparation
• Diapering and toileting
• Napping and rest routines
• Transitions between activities
• Support children's independence while maintaining health and safety.

Learning Environment

• Assist with setting up and maintaining classroom learning centers and materials.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Prepare materials and support classroom activities planned by the teaching team.
• Share responsibility for classroom organization and clean-up.

Child Development Support

Assist teachers with observing children and documenting developmental progress.
Support developmental screenings and assessments as directed by the teaching team.
Provide inclusion support for children with disabilities or special needs.

Family Engagement

• Interact respectfully with families and support positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Assist with classroom communication, family activities, and program events as appropriate.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and professional development activities.
• Follow all policies related to child supervision, health and safety, and child protection.
• Adhere to Illinois DCFS licensing requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and program accreditation standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program.