Substitute Instructional Aide (WAR/

Performs paraprofessional educational work in assisting teachers in providing developmental services to underprivileged and disabled children enrolled in the County Head Start program. Provides assistance in planning and carrying out a daily program with the goal of meeting the physical and developmental needs of individual members of an assigned group of young children. Responsible for assisting in the supervision and care of client children, meal serving, and clean-up. Supervises children during transportation to and from outside service centers.

Assists Teacher in planning and carrying out the daily indoor and outdoor educational and recreational activities designed to enhance the social, intellectual, physical and emotional development of income eligible and disabled children at an educational center operated by the County Head Start program.

Assists in providing personal care and protection for the children, helping them to adapt to and cope with real life situations and to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating, dressing and using the bathroom.

Supervises and ensures safety of client children on busses to and from school and on field trips as needed, etc.

Assists in maintaining attractive, healthy surroundings, and ensures that classroom, equipment and materials are kept in good condition; polices outside play areas for trash and safety hazards.

Assists in service of meals and/or snacks to client children; assists in associated set-up and clean-up activities.

Minimum Qualifications

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history and background checks.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands