HEAD START - RXII - Substitute Classroom Aide

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council•Sleepy Eye, MN

About The Position

Classroom Aide Subs provide coverage for classroom staff who are absent due to illness, vacation, training, or other needs. They also help recruit potential parents by explaining program services and benefits available to enrolled children and families. The role supports classroom activities and management, promotes positive relationships and communication with families, and helps ensure children’s safety, well-being, and hygiene. First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained during employment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Excellent communication skills.
Enjoy and respect young children and their families.
Comfortable working with computers and willing and able to learn program-specific systems.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification during employment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom staff with implementing daily activities and classroom management.
Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with parents while respecting individual needs and professional boundaries.
Know children’s medical conditions and needs, including allergies, and help respond to them.
Communicate with parents alongside the classroom team and provide consistent messages in accordance with the Data Privacy policy.
Perform other duties requested by classroom staff or center leadership.
Help maintain a safe, clean caregiving environment, practice good hygiene and handwashing, and protect children’s well-being and safety.
Attend to children’s personal hygiene, including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothing.
Use disciplinary measures appropriately in accordance with Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures.
Protect children from physical punishment or verbal abuse and immediately report incidents to the person in charge.
Help maintain a healthy and safe classroom and playground, and follow safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensure children are dressed appropriately for the weather and their activities and are supervised at all times.
Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification, and administer First Aid or CPR when necessary if trained.
Greet children and parents warmly and enthusiastically.
Work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers in planning and implementing program and classroom activities.
Maintain and model a positive, calm attitude and pleasant, soothing voice.
Provide potential parents with information about program services and benefits.