Classroom Aide - FAC

Project NOW•Moline, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting the Teacher in creating, maintaining, and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for all children enrolled in the Head Start Program. The Classroom Aide will serve as a liaison between staff and parents.

Requirements

Requires a minimum age of eighteen (18) years to comply with regulations.
Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Must be willing to attend college courses in child development or early childhood education and special needs and/or complete coursework for Child Development Associate (CDA) certification within 2 years.
Write reports and correspondence.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, families, and the general public.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Travel area-wide, and access classroom sites and family homes to evaluate program activities, requiring a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
Ability to pass a medical examination, certifying freedom from communicable disease upon employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Preschool-age children preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Teacher in implementing educational programs for each child and the classroom and on the playground.
Assists the Teacher in record keeping, observations, assessments, and screenings.
Serves as a liaison between staff and parents. Assist in maintaining regular communication with parents and actively encouraging parent participation.
Participate in team meetings, in-services, visits, conferences, planning sessions, and staffing for the children and families as needed.
Maintains confidentiality regarding students.
Assist in maintaining records and submitting all required reports, forms, records, and expenses on time. This includes inventories, lesson plans, meal service records, child observations, and assessments.
Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
Assist children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting brushing teeth, and toilet habits.
Assists in preparing food and serving meals to children. Maintain a clean environment in the food service area for serving.
Fills in temporarily when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
Works in cooperation with the supervisor to develop and document progress on the professional development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Head Start’s Core Values.
Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
Driving to transport food to serve children, or to perform other work-related tasks may be necessary.
Perform all other duties as assigned.