SCMCAA·Winona, Missouri
The EHS Teacher's Aide assists the Lead Teacher in daily activities aimed at the development of children in a safe and healthy environment. Responsibilities include classroom management, communication with parents, and participation in training and meetings.
Reports to: Teacher Education Manager Transportation Manager EHS Site Supervisor
The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in carrying out daily activities designed to provide for the physical, emotional, nutritional, social and intellectual development of the children within an environment that is safe, healthy and conducive to learning.
Duties: And responsibilities:
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Assist with direction of classroom activities, health, safety and well-being of the children during time in the Head Start program.
2.
Work as a team with other teaching staff and assist with daily activities in the Head Start center as required.
3.
Assist in developing weekly lesson plans and activities as needed to meet children’s individual needs.
4.
Perform teaching tasks as outlined in curriculum and performance standards.
5.
Assist with all requirements of teaching position, including home visits, screening and assessment of children and other required documentation and duties.
6.
Perform duties of the teacher, when necessary, due to teacher’s absence.
7.
Provide communication between staff and parents concerning children.
Relay messages between parents and Center Staff.
Be positive with parents and children as the program’s first and last contact of the day.
8.
Participate in appropriate Head Start training.
Attend parent committee meetings, center staff meetings, in-service training, and other training as required or requested by management staff and/or supervisor.
9.
Ensure that emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
Ensure that communication system is tested regularly and kept in working order.
Communication system is utilized for Head Start business only.
10.
Work cooperatively with all Head Start staff.
11.
Assist with recruiting age eligible children.
12.
Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect.
Read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination.
13.
Never leave a child unattended.
14.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the standards of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Must have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children. Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.
Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children.
Risk of exposure to communicable diseases.
Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently.
Job requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running; and sitting in child sized chairs and/or on the floor.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position, including changes in location, classroom, caseload, and hours. The Executive Director may, at any time, for disciplinary purposes, the utilization of personnel, or for the general good of the program, reassign an employee from one position to another position.
I accept the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this position description. This position is not exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Rev 5-23
Market context
Missouri Early Head Start teacher’s aide openings typically seek candidates prepared for infant and toddler care, making CDA certification, screening eligibility, and physical readiness important factors in a competitive application. This role lists $17.20 per hour and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, infant/toddler CDA, background, child-abuse, and drug screenings, plus the ability to lift 55 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original description to save research time, then confirm certification and screening details before applying.