Early Head Start Teacher Aide - Valdez

Early Head Start Teacher Aide – Valdez

Location:

Valdez, AK

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher Aide (TA) is a program‑specific, full‑time direct service position within the Chugachmiut Division of Administration. Under the supervision of the Center Supervisor, the EHS Teacher Aide assists the Teacher in providing quality education in the classroom following Chugachmiut Birth to Five Head Start Program guidelines and other applicable federal and state regulations.

• Assists the classroom teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including social‑emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Prepares classroom and materials as requested/directed by the teacher to be used in daily/weekly schedules, assisting to maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Supports a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children, including using the principles of Active Supervision at all times.
• Promotes learning by modeling and demonstrating appropriate behaviors including but not limited to social interaction, table manners, classroom conduct, etc.
• Assists children with personal needs, including but not limited to assistance in eating, diapering, using the restroom, personal hygiene, instructional support, and first aid.
• Assists the EHS teacher in completing center‑based home visits and Parent‑Teacher Conferences.
• Assists in conducting screenings, ongoing assessment and evaluation for each child.
• Assists the EHS teacher in promoting and encouraging parental involvement in children's development.
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well‑being of the children.
• Supports partnerships with parents that are respectful, culturally sensitive, and non‑judgmental.
• Assists with ensuring appropriate documentation of program operations for the class assigned, including conducting and entering ongoing observations of children, assessing children's developmental levels, and utilizing the results in the planning process through the designated assessment system.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all required training.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and records for children and families enrolled in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
• Follows all Chugachmiut Policies and Procedures.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to be enrolled in a program that will lead to a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program or working toward obtaining a State of Alaska SEED Level 6, to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• Previous experience working with preschool children is preferred.
• Must obtain State of Alaska Food Safety Card before serving meals and update as required.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non‑smoking work environment.

Chugachmiut is an equal‑opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93‑638 Indian Self‑Determination Act.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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