Teacher Aide - Full Time

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Purpose To assist in planning and implementing learning opportunities that further the children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical growth and development while acting as a support and resource for parents to ensure Head Start Program Performance Standards are met.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities The policies associated with the job’s purpose, essential responsibilities, and operation are set by others. Therefore, no formal responsibility is required.

Routine Decision-Making To take appropriate actions to assure each child’s health and safety.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility None

Description When in Head Start classrooms

• Assist in promoting the health, emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child. Assist in implementing the weekly individualized activity plans. Assist in planning and executing effective field trips. Assist in using learning time effectively and efficiently. Implement a daily schedule and transitions that support children’s learning.
• When in
• Early
• Head
• Start classrooms: Assist in daily observation and recording of children’s behavior and skill attainment Develop a nurturing bond with each of the infants or toddlers in the group Assist with individualizing each child’s developmental program through collaboration with the child’s family and other developmental team members. Assist with weekly individualized activity plans.
• General
• Responsibilities for
• Classrooms: Assist in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities daily. Conduct daily health checks and ensure environment is clean, safe and free of hazards. Assist in developing and implementing individualized activities based on the developmental level of each child. Assist with creating learning environments in the classroom and outside for young children which promote experimentation and exploration. Communicate effectively with parents in promoting parental involvement in their child’s early learning experiences Facilitate and assist children in developing positive relationships that support a caring community within the classroom. Assist with maintaining and updating records on all children enrolled in the classroom. To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Required Knowledge A working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education (preferred).

Required Skills or Abilities Ability to communicate effectively with parents and include them in their child’s learning process. Knowledge of organizational skills to facilitate meeting designated timelines. Positive attitude, relationship building and interpersonal skills with student’s staff and families inside the classroom and center environment. Ability to lift 40lbs.

Formal Education A high school diploma/GED and willing to obtain a CDA.

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