Early Head Start Teacher Aide

Summary:

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher Aide (TA) is a program-specific position. This is a 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.

The EHS Teacher Aide works as a team member to fulfill the following responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Assist the EHS teacher in completing center-based home visits and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Assist in conducting screenings, ongoing assessment and evaluation for each child

Assist 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 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.

Maintain 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.

Workplace Culture:

Chugachmiut employees strive both for excellence in the services they provide and, through our Employee Values Statement, to serve with integrity. This requires working in an environment where transparency and effective communication are essential. Chugachmiut has tools and training to assist employees in sharing problems, focusing on resolving issues, and correcting defective processes.

Customer Service:

Greet both internal and external customers with eye contact and a smile.

Solicit and respond to client feedback to ensure customer satisfaction.

Regular and punctual attendance is expected without excessive absences.

Present professional behavior and appearance while representing Chugachmiut.

Practice and promote effective collaboration to accomplish the goals and objectives of the team.

Support Chugachmiut's mission and value statements by creating solutions that add value to its operations.

Physical Environment:

The following demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The position requires the ability to sit for a long period of time, a normal range of hearing and eyesight, eye-hand coordination, and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as a computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and may be required to lift approximately 30 pounds.

Travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV, or small plane is required, and employees must be willing and able to travel.

Hours of Work:

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking work environment.

Qualifications:

Eighteen years of age or older.

High School Diploma or  willing to be enrolled in a program that will lead to a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program or working towards 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Able to follow the directives of the lead teacher and the Anchorage office staff.

Able to accept and learn education theories and techniques.

Ability to organize materials and data.

Ability to work as a team member.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to meet paperwork deadlines and submit to Head Start office.

Able to maintain prompt meal service according to the daily classroom schedule.
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