Teacher Aide

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teacher Aide works cooperatively with Teacher in planning, preparing, and implementing all classroom activities and field trips. Facilitates parent engagement through conferences, home visits, and attendance at parent meetings and encourages classroom volunteer participation.

• Assists Teacher in planning and preparing all classroom activities and field trips.
• Records observations of children and assists Teacher in planning & implementing program to meet children’s physical, social, emotional and educational needs, and achieve child outcomes; works with teacher to use outcome reports in classroom planning and use IEP in planning.
• Prepares and supervises nutritious meals and snacks as required by program and/or staffing.
• Shares in maintenance of center, equipment, and supplies.
• Per licensing requirements, serves as bus monitor as necessary.
• Completes programmatic and Agency reports as required.
• Assists teacher with home visits, on site visits, and parent conferences; works with teacher and parents to develop individual plans for children based on screenings and observations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

The Teacher Aide works cooperatively with Teacher in planning, preparing, and implementing all classroom activities and field trips. Facilitates parent engagement through conferences, home visits, and attendance at parent meetings and encourages classroom volunteer participation.

• Assists Teacher in planning and preparing all classroom activities and field trips.
• Records observations of children and assists Teacher in planning & implementing program to meet children’s physical, social, emotional and educational needs, and achieve child outcomes; works with teacher to use outcome reports in classroom planning and use IEP in planning.
• Prepares and supervises nutritious meals and snacks as required by program and/or staffing.
• Shares in maintenance of center, equipment, and supplies.
• Per licensing requirements, serves as bus monitor as necessary.
• Completes programmatic and Agency reports as required.
• Assists teacher with home visits, on site visits, and parent conferences; works with teacher and parents to develop individual plans for children based on screenings and observations.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Less than one year of experience working with children in a child care setting required
• Classroom in Early Childhood Education
• Planning for individual needs

• Less than one year of experience working with children in a child care setting required
• Classroom in Early Childhood Education
• Planning for individual needs

• Excellent Listening skills
• Use Microsoft Office applications and other computer software as applicable to the position
• Communicate with and relate to young children
• Work with a diverse population
• Read, analyze, comprehend, and apply written procedures

• Current CDA and in process of attaining a college degree
• Head Start Performance Standards, preferred
• Child Care License Regulations
• First Aid and CPR certification

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must pass required background checks
• Must hold current C.H.R.C.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide proof of insurance

• Maintains and promotes the highest level of understanding of the Agency's Mission, Vision, and Goals.
• Maintains confidentiality; protects the Agency by keeping information concerning employees, those we serve, and the Agency itself confidential.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures with a "safety first" approach to all job duties.
• Exhibits a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the Agency.
• Exhibits teamwork through effective internal communication and…