Head Start Teacher Aide, Camp Verde

Nacog • Camp Verde, AZ

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About The Position

Working under direct supervision and with routine difficulty, the Head Start Teacher Aide assists the Teacher with planning and implementing classroom activities and maintaining a safe environment for children in adherence with all standards and regulations. The role includes supporting classroom routines, child and family engagement, recordkeeping, and classroom safety. The position is based in Camp Verde and is listed at 40 hours per week for 46 weeks per year.

Level I is entry-level and requires one year of experience working with preschool children. Level II requires the basic job requirements and either an age-appropriate Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) for the children served in center-based programs or a state-awarded preschool teacher certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements, plus one year of experience working with preschool children. Employment conditions include a criminal background check, fingerprint clearance card, Level I TB skin test, and an 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.

The role involves frequent listening, talking, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, lifting, finger use, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion, with occasional sitting and pulling. Physical exertion is medium, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Close visual acuity is needed for data analysis, computer use, and reading. Working conditions include regular exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease, and occasional exposure to extreme weather.

Requirements

• Level I: One year of experience working with preschool children.
• Level II: One year of experience working with preschool children, plus an age-appropriate CDA for children served in center-based programs or a state-awarded preschool teacher certificate meeting or exceeding CDA requirements.
• Communication with children.
• Food Handlers license within six months.
• CPR/first aid/interrater certification within six months.
• Criminal background check.
• Fingerprint clearance card.
• Level I TB skin test.
• Annual motor vehicle report.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including medium physical exertion and lifting or moving objects as described.

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, 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.
• Perform classroom safety checks.
• Greet incoming families and perform health checks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Agency-paid health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Paid sick leave.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed