Head Start - Program Aide

Head Start
- Program Aide

Meriden YMCA Head Start
- Meriden, CT

Salary Range $14.00 Hourly Level Entry

This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom and/or to serve as a disabilities aide as needed providing support for children with disabilities. Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the Lead Teacher/Teacher and/or program Managers.

Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities including lesson plans.

• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
• Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or assistant teacher.
• Works with assigned children with disabilities.
• Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, health/nutrition, family services, mental health specialists and/or consultants in carrying out individual plans for children with special needs.