Teacher Aide-Early Head Start​/Head Start; SUBSTITUTE); Eureka, CA)

Job Title

Teacher Aide

Under the general supervision of the Teacher, the Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting with the supervision of all children, assisting in developing and implementing classroom activities, cooperatively working with, and supporting other classroom staff and parent volunteers, and assisting with the general cleaning and maintenance of program facilities to insure the health and safety of the children in the program.

Will Follow Yurok Tribe Personnel and other Policies, applicable State and Federal regulations and standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations Title XXII, and Head Start, Early Head Start and Childcare mission, goals, and policies.

1. Gain a working knowledge of head start performance standards and Community Care Licensing, Title 22 regulations and be able to explain them to others.
2. Create a warm and accepting environment, which encourages independence and self-esteem for each child and parent.
3. Approach each child, parent, and other staff member with respect, being sensitive to each individual's rights, strengths, needs and cultural/socio economic background.
4. Assist teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities utilizing Yurok tribal traditions, practices, and resources within the activities.
5. Uphold confidentiality of child and family information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
6. Implement guidance techniques that are appropriate to the situation and developmental level of the child.
7. Communicate to the teacher any concerns about the children.
8. Understand and implement safety rules and emergency plans and procedures.
9. Assist teacher in evaluating daily program and individual children's progress. Help maintain appropriate anecdotal records and child development assessments. 10. Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. To be fully qualified, you must possess a current and age-appropriate Child Development Association (CDA) Credential OR the 12 ECE core units, plus the Infant/Toddler Development course for the EHS position.
2. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. 3. We will also accept candidates who are not qualified but who are willing and able to become fully qualified within the time frame and requirements below: a. High school diploma or GED and enrolled in a Child Development Association (CDA) Credential program with a completion date of 1 year, or, b.

Completion of six postsecondary semester units from an accredited school/college in early childhood education or child development and enrolled in the remaining 6 units with a completion date of 1 year, or, c. The ability to complete 12 ECE core units within 2 years. Additionally, Early Head Start staff need to complete ECE 11 (Infant and Toddler development) or its equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to support the develop and implementation of educational curriculum in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
2. Knowledge of child development and sensitive to the needs and characteristics of young children and families.
3. Ability to relate well to other staff members, parents and community members.
4. Knowledge of history, culture and traditions of Native American Tribes of Northwest California particularly the Yurok Tribe.
5. Experience in computer word processing.
6. Possess effective interpersonal and Teacher support skills.
7. Possess well-developed verbal and written communication skills and abilities.
8. Must be self-directed when Teacher is not available.
9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Must provide documentation of a pre-employment and annual health screening showing that the employee is free of communicable diseases and is physically capable of doing the…