Community Action Partnership of North Alabama·Florence, Alabama
The Classroom Aide provides direct support to children with special needs and assists teaching staff in maintaining a safe, instructional environment. Responsibilities include monitoring child safety, facilitating peer interaction, and documenting progress while adhering to Head Start performance standards.
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Assist with meeting the special needs of the classroom while providing extra support to children and teaching staff.
This position is directly related to the unique circumstances of an individual classroom and if those circumstances improve or resolve, the position will end at that time.
This non-benefited position is only for the program year in which the job was accepted.
Developing strong collaborative partnerships with staff, children and families is essential to the success of this position.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
May serve as a substitute in the absence of classroom, food service, or custodial staff, depending on qualifications.
Reports directly to the CD with the approving Content Team Leader (CTL) as a secondary supervisor and a strong collaboration with the teaching staff.
CD will assign initial training, approve timesheets, and provide day to day supervision.
CD will be responsible for approving the position, assigning content specific training, assigning hours and days, and helping to monitor timekeeping and performance.
Works with the classroom staff to promote the success of the classroom.
Works in the classroom with respect and sensitivity to the children’s needs and abilities.
Helps children with special needs participate in all the same activities as their non-disabled peers, and works with children to create relationships among their peers.
Work is performed in a classroom setting with minimal safety issues. This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and lifting. This position requires a clear drug test, valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, ABI/FBI Background Check, physical and TB test.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Center Director. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and moving throughout the classroom and playground areas.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Alabama are often tied to school staffing needs and childcare settings, so demand can shift with enrollment, classroom support needs, and local district hiring cycles. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who meet state or accreditation requirements, have relevant childcare experience, and can work both indoors and outdoors with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of hands-on child engagement.