Head Start Teacher Aide I or II

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County•Carthage, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, and participating in classroom preparation and cleanup. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day- to-day operations within the classroom; and serves as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.

Requirements

For Position Grade 1: GED or high school diploma with a plan to complete preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.
For Position Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a GED/high school diploma with a current preschool CDA.
Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
Basic knowledge of child development
Ability to work with young children
Supportive and non-judgmental in working with families
Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
Ability to observe and record behaviors of children
Work as a team and cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for children and families
Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to keep accurate and detailed records
Serve as an advocate for children and their families
Carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards
Satisfactory medical exam and TB test
Clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register
Fingerprint clearance from the NYS Office of Children & Family Services at time of hire.
Sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children
Assisting with mealtimes
Participating in classroom preparation and cleanup
Ensuring the safety of the children
Supporting the day-to-day operations within the classroom
Serving as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs