What are the responsibilities and job description for the 22801 Early/Head Start Corona Center Based- Teacher Aide position at The Child Center of NY?
Summary
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.
Essential Functions:
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.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
- A High School Diploma or GED
- Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.
- 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
- Age-appropriate Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential.
- 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.