Early Care and Education Aide

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JOB TITLE:  

Early Care and Education Aide 

JOB PURPOSE:   

The purpose of this position is to provide essential classroom support and responsive care to young children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. Assistant Teachers work collaboratively with Lead Teachers to implement daily routines and learning activities, helping the center maintain its high standards as a university demonstration school while gaining valuable hands-on professional experience. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Classroom & Routine Support: Assist the Lead Teacher with the daily routine of the classroom, including guiding children smoothly through transitions, indoor and outdoor play, meal times, nap schedules, and personal care routines (including diaper changing and toileting).
• Responsive Play and Engagement: Actively engage with children during play-based learning and exploration; ask open-ended questions that spark curiosity, closely observe to understand and respond to individual children's needs, and support positive behavior guidance in alignment with center philosophies.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with the Lead Teacher, taking direction effectively, maintaining open communication, and proactively supporting environment management and activity setup.
• Active Supervision and Safety: Maintain active, visual supervision of children at all times to ensure optimal health and safety across all indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Professional Rapport: Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and center staff, upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality. 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Collaboration & Coachability: Ability to take direction well, collaborate seamlessly with a Lead Teacher, and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally.
• Warmth & Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build positive rapport with young children and their families.
• Professionalism & Dependability: High level of personal accountability, punctuality, and professionalism in communication, appearance, and adherence to center policies.
• Flexibility: Ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable in a fast-paced, fluid care environment.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• A strong interest in early childhood development, elementary education, or a related field.
• Ability to actively engage with young children, which includes sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, and safely lifting up to [e.g., 35-50] pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Currently pursuing a degree or career pathway in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with, or knowledge of, state childcare licensing regulations and national early childhood quality standards (e.g., Wyoming Early Learning Standards, NAEYC).
• Previous experience working or volunteering with children ages 3 months to 8 years in a group setting (such as a preschool, camp, daycare, or after-school program).

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests that candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Resume
2. Cover letter with your interest in the position and your availability
3. Contact information with 2-3 references

WORK LOCATION:

University of Wyoming, Early Care and Education Center, Laramie, WY: The successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions at the Early Care and Education Center, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ 

Posted Salary Range: 12.00