PreSchool Teacher Aide

Green Hills Head Start•Chillicothe, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position responsible for aiding the teacher in child development and center management. The Teacher Assistant directly reports to the lead teacher.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass a criminal background screening successfully.
Required to obtain/maintain a (CDA) Child Development Associate Certificate within two years from the date of hire.
Required to maintain current health requirements of an annual T.B. Tine and physical.
Be able to lift 40 - 50 pounds.
Must have necessary skills to communicate with children and families with kindness and respect.
Must have necessary skills to manage time appropriately.
Must have necessary skills to work as a team with adults.
Must have necessary skills to receive instructional direction from the teacher.
Must have necessary skills to practice positive behavior support techniques effectively.
Must have necessary skills to utilize curriculum to fidelity.
Must have necessary skills to assist with assessments and electronic recordkeeping.

Nice To Haves

CDA or some college preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in planning, executing, and evaluating developmental experiences of the children in the classroom and lunchroom, on the playground, and on field trips.
Assists the teacher in managing the operation of the center.
Assists in the supervision of Head Start children.
Reinforces positive behavior by maintaining consistent limits and realistic expectations, anticipating problems, redirecting children, and promoting each child’s self-esteem.
Assists parents and volunteers as needed and as directed by the teacher.
Assists in maintaining records at the center as directed by the teacher.
Performs janitorial duties at the center as directed by the teacher.
Engages in a variety of specific tasks related to child development as directed by the teacher.
Performs all duties in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork with other staff members.
Participates in workshops, in-service training opportunities, and formal education classes as planned and considered applicable to the execution of work duties.
Performs other duties related to center activities as may be assigned by the teacher.