EHS Teacher Aide

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Regular Full Time Service Workers Waverly Family Center, Baltimore, MD, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.40 To $23.00 Hourly

The Early Head Start Teacher’s Aide will provide comprehensive services to children in the areas of cognition, physical, social and emotional development in a clean, safe classroom or home setting promoting family engagement. Adhere to federal Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, local agencies policies and core values.

• Assists teachers in maintaining a classroom environment and curriculum to Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) and Head Start standards.
• Assists teachers in developing a daily/weekly classroom lesson plans.
• Assists teachers in completing daily health and safety checks conducting regular fire drills and proper maintenance of equipment, documenting all injuries, hazards and incidents.
• Assists Teachers in completing daily anecdotal notes and observations.
• Assists in tracking daily sign in/out sheets
• Ensures hygiene routines are maintained such as toileting procedures, diaper change, teeth brushing and hand washing.
• Supervises and monitors children’s activities in the classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Assist in the daily serving of snacks and meals promoting family serving style.
• Assists in conducting classroom inventory and prepare list of needed supplies.
• Participate in ongoing training and development, case review, staff and individual supervision meetings.
• Assist with recruitment and enrollment and attending community outreach events.
• Assists teachers in conducting home visits and teacher conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• One year of experience in child development working with children; preferably infants/toddlers required.

• 45 hour Infant and Toddler Certificate required within 6 months of hire
• 90 hour Child Care Certificate within 6 months of hire
• Infant and Toddler CDA within 6 months of hire
• Current Infant/toddler CPR, First Aid Certificate required within 90 days after hire

• Pre-employment Early Head Start CJIS criminal background investigation clearance required
• Pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen clearance per Early Head Start guidelines required

• Minimal supervision provided on an as needed basis. Monthly supervision and team meetings are conducted by the supervisor. May be required to advise and guide other personnel (i.e. floaters, substitutes, volunteers and Child Development Assistants) who work with assigned groups of children in classroom, playground areas, and during field trips, as applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability and desire to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Ability to participate in training classes pertaining to child development, children at risk,
• Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and perform all duties efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with parents, children, staff, supervisor and general…