Head Start Teacher Aide, Prescott Valley

Northern Arizona Council of Governments • Prescott Valley, AZ

13h

About The Position

This position provides assistance to the Teacher with planning and implementing classroom activities and maintaining a safe environment for children, adhering to all standards and regulations. The role operates under direct supervision and involves routine difficulty.

Requirements

• Level I: Entry level, must meet the requirements of the job descriptions, and one year of experience working with preschool children.
• Level II: Basic requirements and Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) that is age appropriate to the children being served in the center-based programs; or a state-awarded certificate for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA, and one year of experience working with preschool children.
• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
• TB Skin Test
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
• Food Handlers license (within 6 months)
• CPR/first aid/interrater (within 6 months)
• Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) - Level II only
• Communication with children
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Cultural competence
• Discretion
• Problem solving
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document classroom activities
• Perform transitions from one activity to the next
• Assist with preparation of lesson plans and applicable data entry
• Assist with providing meals, clean up, and toothbrushing
• Actively participates in the recruitment of eligible children and families
• Assist with parent teaching and home visits
• Perform data entry and filing tasks
• Attend and participate in various meetings
• Perform safety checks in the classroom to ensure classroom safety
• Greet incoming families and perform health checks
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Agency paid health
• dental
• vision
• Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)
• Paid sick leave
• holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees