Early Childhood Classroom Aide

The Teacher Aide follows the direction of the Lead Teacher in providing a daily schedule of activities for facilitated learning experiences, unstructured play, large and small experiences, meals, and toileting. Responsible for the health and safety of children in a preschool classroom setting.

• High School Diploma or GED (or actively working on one)
• Prefer at least 9 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE), (including child growth & development).
• Interest and desire to interact and work with young children.
• Prior experience working with children and the commitment to continue training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to utilize online data systems.

• Assists the Teachers in carrying out the curriculum; helps implement daily activities, assisting children with daily routines such as meals, bathroom time, preparing to go outdoors, and other transitions.
• Assists with classroom clean-up.
• Provides active supervision of children at all times, following active supervision policies and procedures.
• Communicates with classroom staff, requests assistance when unsure of a procedure or a particular situation.
• Actively engages with children; assists and redirects them as needed.
• Greets parents and children pleasantly and appropriately and children individually upon arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth transition into and out of the classroom.
• Follows the schedule set by Lead Teacher.
• Assists with monthly emergency practice drills.
• Provides a family-style setting at meals, including having the children serve themselves; sitting and eating with the children; assisting them as needed, encouraging social and self-help skills; and facilitating pleasant conversation during meals.
• Sign in each morning and sign-out when leaving at the end of the day. Sign-in and out should occur at staff break times, as well.
• Assists in creating and maintaining an exciting classroom learning environment for children.
• Reports any problems to the Lead Teacher or Education Manager.
• Becomes familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, NH Child Care Licensing Rules, and your center’s policies.
• Continues professional development by participating in ongoing ECE education, training programs, attending workshops/conferences as budget allows; developing professional goals to work toward each year; maintaining and updating required certifications such as First-aid/CPR and the CC Licensing required Pro Solutions certifications
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Performs other duties as required.

• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage workload and deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel when necessary.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by families living in poverty.
• Reliable source of transportation with 100/300 liability insurance coverage.
• Physical strength/endurance/mobility to perform in a standard daily required work routine (i.e., walking, sitting, lifting, and driving to various sites as required).
• Maintain and model good hygiene, appropriate dress (neat, clean, and modest), and professional behavior to parents, staff and the community.
• Maintain a positive and productive attitude regarding the Head Start Program and the CAP Agency when interacting both within Head Start and with the greater community.
• Demonstrate, through positive words and actions, respect for and acceptance of income eligible families.

• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and families on a regular basis
• Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate instructions

• Respects confidentiality of information about agency staff, personnel issues, and other program operations.
• Available to attend occasional evening program events.
• Models direct, positive, honest, and respectful behavior in every aspect of work with children, families, staff, and community members.
• Energetically engages people, issues, and work
• Applies the highest ethical…