Aide

Rooftop of Virginia • Galax, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision and direction of senior staff conduct classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children; to perform classroom teaching duties; to be responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of children.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, families effectively and appropriately.
• Positive, caring and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental commitment to participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons with whom interaction occurs.
• Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies as these are considered of the utmost importance in working with community residents.
• Ability to manage time, energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully.
• Timesheet Biweekly, assist in other reports if necessary.
• Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
• Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood, bodily fluids, or tissues
• Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient.
• Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems.
• Ability to casually present oneself.
• Accountability – Timely, Attendance
• Team Oriented
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc.
• Willingness to obtain/complete GED/Diploma or any other trainings deemed necessary.
• Comply with all background checks required by the program.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenses may be required

Nice To Haves

• Curriculum Implementation
• Teacher Practices - Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) - Fidelity Tool
• Learning Platform - Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) - Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS)
• Ages & Stages Social Emotion & Developmental (ASQ’s)
• Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) - Lesson Plans, Observations, Child Developmental Profiles, etc.
• Data Management System - Attendance, Meals, Contacts, Daily Health Checks, etc.
• Manage schedules amongst one another to ensure coverage
• Supporting knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness Goals, Program Goals/Policies

Responsibilities

• Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.
• Assist utilizing curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
• Ability to assist in input accurate data if necessary.
• Must be able to work closely together with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children.
• Performing duties requested by Supervisor, Head Start Director, COO, and CEO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED