Head Start Teacher Aide

Head Start Teacher Aide - Alliance NE

Seasonal Fulltime April through October - Alliance CAPWN Head Start

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

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Areas of Responsibility:
Assist the education team to implement the education and family engagement objectives through daily operation of the classroom in accordance with Dept. of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Head Start Performance Standards, Nebraska state childcare licensing, and CAPWN policies and procedures.

• Assist the education team to establish a classroom structure implementing program curriculum to fidelity and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing educational environment that ensures a quality child development program.
• Assume responsibility for the daily operation of classroom in the teacher's absence.
• Assist in the effective use and maintenance of materials, supplies, equipment, facilities and grounds.
• Provide childcare at parent meetings, conferences, etc. as requested.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality regarding program, children, families, and staff.
• Translate communication between teacher, child and family, using family's primary language, when appropriate.
• Engage in respectful interactions with parents and community.
• Engage in regular communication and information sharing with other education staff in classroom.
• Recruit eligible children for the program to ensure full enrollment.
• Encourage community involvement and support for the program.
• Participate and contribute to a quality program through team meetings and goals and program assessment.
• As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Code of Conduct, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the Western Nebraska Communities we serve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Classroom 90%
• Paperwork, planning and training 10%
• Will work some evenings and weekends for meetings and training.
• Occasional out-of-town travel for training.

• Must complete health physical upon entry to program and yearly health screenings.
• Must complete TB titer and DTAP vaccination or show proof of completion.
• Must be able to move about, getting up and down from floor play with children.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physically able to perform job.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Age 18 or above.
• Must obtain a Child Development Associates credential within 24 months of hire.
• Basic level of computer knowledge.
• Experience in working with families from various ethnic backgrounds is preferred.
• Complete 15 contact hours of education annually in subject matter related to position.

• Meet the minimum requirements above;
• Current Child Development Associates credential.

• Meet the minimum requirements above;
• AA in Early Childhood.