Extended Day Teacher Assistant- Hyde Park

Bear River Head Start•Hyde Park, UT

About The Position

This Preschool Extended Day Aide position is a full time position 8 hours a day Mon-Fri, 12 months per year. Eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement plan (retirement plan eligibility is after 13 months of employment). Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English. KEY FUNCTION: Under the general direction of the PHS Center Based Coordinator, direct supervision may be assigned according to program needs. The Extended Day Aide will assist in providing high quality, individualized education to Head Start children in a developmentally appropriate environment. The Extended Day Aide will assist the Head Start Teacher and Teacher Assistant in keeping the Head Start classroom clean and organized and will be responsible for serving and cleaning up after each meal and snack, giving the teacher and teacher assistant breaks. The Classroom Assistant will assist in recruiting families and children to Head Start for the current school year and the upcoming year.

Requirements

Attention to detail and able to complete required paperwork.
Ability to understand the economically disadvantaged and basic philosophy of the Head Start program.
Ability to work productively under stress.
Desire to help people find ways to succeed.
Proactive attitude.
Integrity and strong ethical principles.
Good organizational skills.
Demonstrate ability to enjoy working with families of diverse backgrounds and a variety of cultures.
Demonstrate ability to be innovative and resourceful.
Need to have a sense of humor.
Must pass a background check.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, be in good physical condition, be able to get down on a child’s level, and pass a physical.
Have reliable transportation
Computer skills
Basic knowledge of Child Development.
Able to become CPR (adult, child, and infant) and First Aid certified, TB tested, free of communicable diseases, and obtain a Food Handler’s Permit.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
Experience with children required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
Head Start Volunteer preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, serve and clean-up meals and snacks.
Be responsible for CACFP paperwork and documentation.
Be responsible for daily health and safety checklist.
Responsible for cleaning checklist each day in the classroom.
Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, learning environment to prevent injuries, minimize hazards, and provide adequate supervision.
Have an understanding of and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
Assist in actively recruiting Head Start families for the current school year and the upcoming school year in the area assigned by the supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Sit down and assist the teacher and assistant during mealtime.
Give Teacher and Teacher Assistant a break each day.
Work with children.