Teacher’s Aide-Dillingham

Teacher’s Aide Job Description

Head Start Teacher’s Aide

Assist Teacher in following a daily curriculum of activities and help keep a safe environment for playing and learning for young children.

Job qualifications are already stated as Essential Job Results in the Job Description. The Essential Job Results are what the employee must be able to accomplish in order to be competent in the job. Past and present Head Start parents are encouraged to apply.

Job knowledge / documentation required:
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the Alaska Barrier Crimes regulations as a prerequisite to hiring; background clearance check including fingerprints.

State required health documentation, CPR/First Aid or ability to complete within 90 days. Strength and stamina for the physical demands of spending extended time at the children’s level, and lifting and handling equipment, furniture and materials. A familiarity with Bristol Bay area, people, and cultures.

• Ensuring no children are left unattended at any time.
• Supervising indoor and outdoor play areas in such a way that children’s safety can be easily monitored.
• Learning and follow regulations, and procedures related to operating a Head Start classroom facility including Environmental Conservation, food safety/nutrition, immunization, safe water, and precautions to prevent spread of disease.
• Following fire safety standards of fire prevention authorities and participating in emergency evacuation plan practice monthly.
• Assisting with required safety drills both in the classroom and in the bus.
• Checking to be sure equipment and supplies are safe, durable, adequate and varied.
• Following appropriate discipline guidelines to include offering positive reinforcement and redirection, setting realistic expectations and clear, consistent limits.
• Complete bus aide training and implement all safety measures for student transportation.

• Following daily lesson plans and helping create a fun interesting and healthful environment.
• Understanding individualized plans for each child and the importance of parent and community involvement & engagement.
• Observing/ documenting child’s development throughout the year.
• Developing relationships with children which are consistent and supportive.
• Understanding the importance of meeting both the needs of the group and meeting an individual child’s needs.
• Assisting at meal and snack times.
• Understanding / following all attendance, health check and family contact procedures. Encourage each child and family to participate regularly, and to notify the teacher promptly when the child has a change in health, will be absent, or arrive late.
• Following Head Start’s established behavioral expectations and guidelines for discipline for children.

• Being prepared to take over the duties of the teacher if the teacher is absent.
• Arranging for a substitute whenever absence is necessary.
• Helping the teacher with home visits, and conduct home visits as required.
• Understanding and following all BBNA & Head Start Policies and Procedures, the BBNA Head Start Manual, and the Work Plans.

• Lesson Plans
• Case Management Forms
• Home Visit Reports
• Attendance Home Visit Reports
• Parent / Teacher Conference Reports
• Accident Reports Monthly Attendance reports
• Child Observations
• Records of Absence
• Creative Curriculum Checklists
• Family Contact Reports
• Individualized plans
• In-Kind Forms

• Assisting with recruitment and enrollment of Head Start children.
• Helping to make parents feel welcome and part of the overall program.
• Assisting in planning and conducting a Head Start orientation for parents each September.
• Helping to start “family driven” partnership agreements as early as possible upon enrollment.
• Building trusting and respectful relationships so parents will feel comfortable in sharing…