Head Start Teacher Aide, Flagstaff
About The Position
The Head Start Teacher Aide works under direct supervision and with routine difficulty, assisting the Teacher with planning and implementing classroom activities and maintaining a safe environment for children in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The role involves supporting children and families, helping with classroom routines and instruction, completing documentation and data-entry tasks, and participating in meetings and recruitment activities. The position is based in Flagstaff and is listed as 40 hours per week for 44 weeks per year. Level I is entry-level and requires one year of experience working with preschool children. Level II requires the basic requirements plus an age-appropriate Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA), or a state-awarded preschool teacher certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements, and one year of experience working with preschool children. Employment conditions include a criminal background check, fingerprint clearance card, Level I TB skin test, and annual motor vehicle report. A Food Handlers license and CPR/first aid/interrater certification are required within six months. A CDA is required for Level II only.
Requirements
- For Level I: meet the job-description requirements and have one year of experience working with preschool children.
- For Level II: meet the basic requirements and have an age-appropriate Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA), or a state-awarded preschool teacher certificate meeting or exceeding CDA requirements, plus one year of experience working with preschool children.
- Food Handlers license within six months.
- CPR/first aid/interrater certification within six months.
- CDA for Level II only.
- Criminal background check, fingerprint clearance card, Level I TB skin test, and annual motor vehicle report.
- Technical competency in communication with children.
- General competencies in collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, cultural competence, discretion, problem solving, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and document classroom activities.
- Support transitions from one activity to the next.
- Assist with preparing lesson plans and applicable data entry.
- Assist with providing meals, cleanup, and toothbrushing.
- Participate in recruiting eligible children and families.
- Assist with parent teaching and home visits.
- Perform data entry and filing tasks.
- Attend and participate in various meetings.
- Conduct classroom safety checks.
- Greet incoming families and perform health checks.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Agency-paid health insurance
- Agency-paid dental insurance
- Agency-paid vision insurance
- Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)
- Paid sick leave
- Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
