Program Aide

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Head Start
  - Juniata County/ Program Aide
• Date Posted: 4/29/2022
• Location:
  
  Juniata County Head Start
  - Main

• Position Type:
  Head Start
  - Juniata County/ Program Aide
• Date Posted: 4/29/2022
• Location:
  
  Juniata County Head Start
  - Main

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Required clearances:

• Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
• Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
• Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance

This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen and bus and/or to serve as a disabilities aide as needed. The position contains elements of the job descriptions of positions titled Classroom Aide, Bus Aide, Custodial Aide and Kitchen Aide as well as requiring some light cleaning duties and as a disabilities aide providing support for children with disabilities.

Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centres/bus routes as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the Teacher, Bus Driver, Cook and Program Managers/Specialists.

Duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities including lesson plans.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
• Serves as a substitute in the absence of the Teacher or Assistant Teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists driver in keeping the interior of the vehicle clean at all times.
• Assists with cleaning the exterior of the vehicle as weather allows.
• Maintains accurate record keeping for program requirements.
• Reports any damage or malfunction immediately to the Bus Driver.
• Assists, as requested, to perform safety checklist of the interior of the bus, including maintenance of fire safety supplies and seat belts.
• Ensures that the bus is empty at the end of each run and that all children are accounted for.
• Interacts with children during bus route for socializing and educational experiences.
• Ensures that children remain seated and with seat belts on at all times.
• Assists with parents/families signing children on and off the bus.
• Communicates with parents/families as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completes routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned.
• Prepares necessary food and serving items or service prior to or after use.
• Participates in kitchen clean up, inventory and other kitchen tasks as requested.
• Substitutes for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works with assigned children with disabilities.
• Supports the work of the classroom staff, Specialists, Managers and/or the Mental Health Consultant in carrying out individual plans for children with special needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Responsible for understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and other required local regulations. If working in a Pre-K Counts classroom, responsible to understand the state regulations as determined by OCDEL
• Successfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Is knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Participate in all training and professional development activities as required under the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, OCDEL, and as planned for by the program.

• Knowledge of the basics of working with preschool children.
• Knowledge of the purpose of the respective program employed to work under (HS/EHS/PKC).
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, serving and…