Behavior Support Aide Head Start Job Waco area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Primary Purpose

Assist teachers with behavior and instructional support. Assist teachers in the preparation and management of the classroom including diffusing disruptive student behavior to refocus and transition students into classroom activities. Work directly under the supervision of the Site Manager with guidance from the Behavior Specialist.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an accredited institute of higher learning with 18 credit hours in early childhood development or related field, or
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in preschool with three years of experience working with pre‑school aged children

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to assist in behavior management and intervention.
Ability to assist in classroom preparation and instruction.
Ability to work well with children.
Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

Assist in the intervention and management of student behavior under the direct supervision of the Site Manager and/or guidance of the Behavior Specialist.

Assist in the instruction of children under the direct supervision of the Site Manager and/or guidance of the Behavior Specialist.

Diffuse disruptive behaviors, refocus, and transition the child into classroom activities.

Assist teachers in the preparation of instruction.

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required behavior and/or instructional-related reports.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Keep the teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Participate in staff development, including specialized training programs to improve job performance.

Participate in staff meetings, staffings, one-on-one meetings, and/or training with the Behavior Specialist.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Ability to think clearly in a stressful situation and high-stress tolerance required, high physical stamina necessary, and extended amount of walking necessary.

Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

Constant contact with children, parents and staff.

Travel between site assignments.

Must be physically able to lift up to 35 pounds.

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