22801 Early/Head Start Corona Center Based- Teacher Aide
About The Position
The Teacher's Aide is responsible for helping and supporting the teacher and assistant teacher in the creation of a responsive, age-appropriate experience that fosters the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of the children. This role requires a strong understanding of Head Start Performance Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. The aide will assist in facilitating daily activities, including field trips, and managing classroom materials. Collaboration with team members is essential for maintaining classroom function and meeting children's needs. The position also involves ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment, maintaining equipment, and assisting with health and environment checklists. Confidentiality of child and family records is paramount.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working with children.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
Nice To Haves
- Age-appropriate Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential.
Responsibilities
- Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans; and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Assist in facilitating activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
- Collaborate with other staff and classroom team members to maintain the function of classroom, focused on meeting the needs of children both collect and individual
- Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
- Assist in conducting daily health checklist and monthly environment checklist.
- Assist in assuring that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
- Perform other duties, as may be required.
- Assist in the management of the overall direction, and evaluation of the classroom in accordance with the federal, state, locals' requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.
- Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
- Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
- Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and professional development training.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal number of errors.
- Record keeping which includes the following: anecdotal records, health observations forms, screening and assessment forms, attendance records, accident/incident reports, parent/staff forms in accordance with federal, state, and local licensing requirements.
- Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to guidelines at all times.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
