Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc·Stratford, Connecticut
Provide essential support to teachers in implementing daily activities that promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. Ensure child safety through vigilant supervision and maintain a clean, organized classroom environment in compliance with Head Start standards.
Alliance for community empowerment, inc.
Salary Range: Grade 7
The Head Start Classroom Instructional Aide provides essential support to the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities that promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the program's curriculum. The Instructional Aide may be assigned to a primary classroom and is expected to float between classrooms as needed to maintain staff-child ratios and ensure consistent quality of care and supervision.
Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.
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Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in planning, implementing and developing appropriate activities that support individualized goals for the children.
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Support classroom routines and transitions, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment at all times.
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Supervise children during all activities, including classroom, outdoor play, mealtimes, and field trips, maintaining appropriate ratios and vigilant child supervision.
4. Assist in maintaining an organized, clean, and safe classroom environment in compliance with program health and safety guidelines.
5. Provides individualized support and encouragement to children, fostering their independence and self-regulation skills.
6. Assist with the completion and maintenance of child documentation and other required paperwork as directed by the Teacher.
7. Participate in classroom team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as required. 8. Maintain confidentiality of child and family information in accordance with program policies and procedures.
9. Provide coverage and support to other classrooms as needed to maintain compliance with licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards.
10. Physical ability to monitor and respond quickly to children who are very active and may need redirection in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Hours/Day: 0-1
1-2
2-4
4-7
X: Keyboard use
Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.
Market context
In Connecticut, Classroom Instructional Aide roles are typically tied to steady school and early childhood staffing needs, especially in programs that support young learners and Head Start classrooms. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who already have classroom volunteer or substitute experience, plus the required background checks and health screenings. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your documentation and early childcare experience before applying.
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