Head Start Program Aide- Newnan

COMMUNITY ACTION FOR IMPROVEMENT INC-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Newnan, GA
101-250 employees
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Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, the Program Aide assists in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen, and bus services on an as needed basis. This position will also require the incumbent to perform some light cleaning duties. The Program Aide typically works with developing children and/or children with special needs.

  • Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
  • Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
  • Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
  • Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
  • Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.).
  • Serves as temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher, teacher, custodian, cook, and cook assistant.
  • Performs similar job-related duties as assigned.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience working with pre-school age children.
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Ability to pass a criminal history background check and submit to an initial physical drug screening and annual Tuberculin test.
  • Ability to communicate in English (both verbally and in writing).
  • Must be physically able to interact with preschool age children.
  • Must have strong verbal organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must demonstrate a working and theoretical knowledge of child development, classroom, and behavioral management.
  • Must be knowledgeable of child abuse and neglect indicators and report suspected child abuse according to state regulation.
  • Must maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate (training will be provided by CAFI).
  • 1 year of experience working with children in a Pre-school environment.
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