DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood
PROGRAM AREA: Head Start
JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)
CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2
SALARY: Grade 1: $15.55 per hour Grade 2: $15.88 per hour
JOB HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (M-F) Daytime hours may vary to ensure
appropriate coverage of classroom. Occasional evening hours required.
JOB LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start Unit 1
JOB SUMMARY: 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. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day-to-day operations within the classrooms. The Teacher Aide is also responsible for serving as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Grade 1: High School Diploma/GED with plan to complete Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.
Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood, or High School Diploma/GED with a current preschool CDA.
EXPERIENCE - Six months experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
•Ability to be supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families.
•Maintain confidentiality of program information.
•Observe and learn to record behaviors of children.
•Work as a team and to cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for children and families.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Keep accurate, detailed records.
•Serve as an advocate for children and their families.
•Ability to help and willingness to carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards.
•Ability to work with young children.
BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer.