Education Aide

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Open Date 7/29/2026

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location ECE - Bozeman Center

Job Opening Date: July 29, 2026

Job Status: This position is full-time 30 hours per week

Wage: $21.00/hour

The Education Aide supports the delivery of high-quality early childhood education services by assisting teaching staff with classroom activities, health and nutrition services, and daily classroom operations. This position helps maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes children’s learning, development, and well-being in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and program policies. Bilingual skills are preferred to support effective communication with children and families.

The duties described in this job description represent the primary responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate individual and group learning experiences that support children’s cognitive, language, social-emotional, physical, and creative development in accordance with the program's curriculum and school readiness goals.
• Support children’s independence by modeling and assisting with personal care routines, including handwashing, tooth brushing, toileting, self-help skills, and caring for classroom materials and personal belongings.
• Observe children's participation and development and share observations and anecdotal documentation with the Lead Teacher to support ongoing assessment and individualized instruction.
• Assist in maintaining active supervision of children at all times, including during classroom activities, transitions, meals, rest time, and outdoor play, while promoting a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom by building respectful relationships with children and families and interacting in a professional, supportive, and confidential manner.

• Assist with the…