Substitute Teacher Aide - Nebraska ; End of - End

REAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for assisting the Head Start Teacher(s) in implementing all activities and services for children and their families in a manner that is consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards and written plans.

• Assist Teacher with weekly lesson planning and activities for children and their families. Prepare materials to be used in daily program.
• Assist the Teacher in inclusion and main streaming children affected by disabilities.
• Assist in health screenings, developmental screenings, hearing and vision screenings, and growth assessments.
• Assist Teacher in developing and implementing classroom environments that promote learning and personal growth.
• Assist Teacher in maintaining an appropriate healthy environment by performing routine cleaning tasks and assuring completion of such on a weekly or more frequent basis, including care and hygiene of areas containing classroom pets.
• Assist Teacher in promoting learning through modeling and demonstrating appropriate behaviors, including by not limited to, social interactions, table manners, classroom conduct, et c.
• Assist children with personal needs, including but not limited to, assistance in eating, using the restroom, changing diapers, personal hygiene, and first-aid.
• Responsible for obtaining reliability in Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Assist Teacher in collecting and entering anecdotes in Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Complete any required paperwork and reports as requested by Teacher in a timely manner, meeting deadlines required. Work closely with Teacher to ensure that Performance Standards are met.
• Actively participate in efforts to meet the SENCA Head Start goals identified within the current SENCA Head Start Strategic Plan.
• Actively participate in efforts to meet the SENCA goals identified within the current SENCA Strategic Plan.
• Actively participate in setting, tracking, and attaining the three national ROMA Next Generation Goals.
• Demonstrate active employee engagement by using individual talents, providing a consistent level of high performance, building connections and professional networks, having high energy, broadening responsibilities, and building on those responsibilities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in keeping with the efficiency and effectiveness of the Head Start program.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to work toward and obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) within two years of hire or be enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Associate or higher program which will be completed within two years of hire.
• Previous experience working with preschool children is preferred.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently, and comprehend various forms of communication.
• Ability to accept and learn new and improved education theories and techniques.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, parents, volunteers, and others in the classroom.
• Ability to work with others using a team model and to follow basic teamwork principles.

• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record is required prior to performing any driving responsibilities, if assigned driving responsibilities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Be Able to travel on agency business and attend out of area training meetings and/or conferences as required.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with staff, program participants, general public, and other Local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Maintain one's self at all times so as not to bring discredit upon themselves or the agency.
• Must have the ability to empathize with program participants.
• Understand and comply with SENCA Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy, Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy, and Confidentiality of Information Policy, Safety Plan, and Personnel Policies.