Teacher Aide - Temporary - CDA

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties•Saint Paul, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Education Coordinator or Assistant Center Education Coordinator, this position is responsible for assisting in planning and teaching an educational program based on Creative Curriculum and the Head Start Performance Standards. This position assists in providing a balanced environment that is healthy, safe and encourages exploration and learning. A team teaching approach is implemented at all Head Start Centers. This approach involves all Center Staff in working cooperatively towards the goals of each child and of the program and works with children ages 0 to 5 years old.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Experience with early childhood or education programs, nonprofit or social service beneficial.
Head Start experience preferred.
Experience with varied socio-economic and multi-ethnic groups and/or individuals preferred.
Demonstrated ability to read and write English.
Must be enrolled in the CDA Program
Flexible and willing to work in a team teaching environment.
Capable of using good judgment in daily teaching situations, and in interactions with staff, parents and community volunteers.
Must be able to effectively communicate with children, parents, and staff.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use a computer and related software applications.
Must successfully complete and pass the criminal background check.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire; must maintain certifications.

Nice To Haves

CDA Program enrollment

Responsibilities

Assist in providing an attractive, safe, and healthy environment.
Assists with licensing process (Dept. of Human Services Rule 3)
Supervises daily tooth brushing
Conducts and records monthly fire drills and seasonal tornado drills
Reports suspected child abuse
Supervision of children at all times, including toileting and hand washing
Assist in diapering and changing of children, as needed
Responsible for sanitizing classroom equipment
Assist in development of weekly lesson plan in accordance with Creative Curriculum as requested; implementing the daily schedule, classroom and outdoor activities. Supervise children during these activities.
Assist in providing social and emotional development by providing positive guidance and discipline.
Assists in conducting on-going observation of children
Assists in conducting developmental screening and assessment
Participates in monthly meetings
Collects children's work throughout the year and files a portfolio
Feeds infants and toddlers, as needed
Participate in family style meals, encouraging conversation.
Works with children in small and large group settings and individually
Assist in scheduling and coordinating field trips and learning activities.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and interacting professionally with children, staff, and parents, projecting a positive image of Head Start. Work cooperatively with the Center team.
Assist in setting up and conducting a minimum of two Home visits and two Center conferences yearly.
Update children's emergency cards.
Assist with compiling the following reports: Accident report and log, Daily parent communication, Attendance and meal counts into Child Plus, Center newsletter input, Volunteer time sheets, Observations of children, Walk-in parents sign in\out sheets, Supply requisition forms, Training record, Weekly lesson plan, End of year inventory, Licensing equipment form, Referral forms
Assist in orientation of parents and volunteers.
Greets children arriving on buses and assists in bringing them to buses for departure.
In response to the staffing needs of the center, this position will be expected to support all age groups (0 to 5) at the site, if needed. If assigned to the location of “Float”, staff will be required to work at multiple locations and will be expected to support all classrooms, children ages 0-5 years
Attend required trainings and meetings (Center, Agency, In-Service) and others designated through training assignments.
Act as interpreter between staff, children, and/or parent and all other necessary parties.
Other duties as assigned.
Responsible for conducting all duties in a safe manner.