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NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher Aide

Division: Head Start

Reports to: Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Teacher Aide directly works with all children in the classroom. Assists the classroom

Teacher in planning and implementing appropriate early childhood activities with the assistance

of parent volunteers. Works under the supervision of the Teacher and is responsible for

temporary assignments of teacher duties as assigned by his/her supervisor, the Center Director

or the Head Start Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Directly supervise and assist children in performing planned activities

Actively participates in classroom operations. Assist Supervising Teacher in development of

developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporate language development, pre-

math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and

developmental assessment goals, demonstrate positive staff and child interactions. Assist

with implementing appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, setting

goals and objectives, conducting on-going child assessment system including observation

and, collection of work samples. Assist in planning classroom activities and reinforce

behavior management.

Encourage parents to participate and volunteer in classroom and other Head Start

Activities.

Communicate with families on a daily basis.

Maintain a clean and safe classroom.

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, Child Development

Associates (CDA)/ Early Childhood Education classes, and related career development

classes.

Actively participate in the recruitment of eligible Head Start children and families.

Assist with (2) home visits per child each year.

Assist with the planning and implementation of parent meetings and related parent

activities.

Assist with parent/teacher conferences ensuring that parents are kept informed about their

childs progress

Participate in Head Start Family Style Meal Service program. Assist children in serving food,

practicing appropriate table behavior, and good nutritional habits using CACFP guidelines.

Supervise and monitor children on buses as a bus monitor, if applicable

Maintain strict child confidentiality.

Assists with childrens screenings and follow up activities including but not limited to audio,

vision, height/weight, anemia, Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Complete reports as assigned by supervisor with accuracy and timeliness.

High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting district and federal deadlines

Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and

within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations

Travel within the NACOG region using own vehicle, including occasional overnight stays.

Performs related duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or

ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Experience and training equivalent to High School Diploma or GED and six months experience working

with preschool children. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona

Health Services Department. Must enroll in and actively pursue Child Development Associate

credentials (CDA) training upon employment to earn within 2 years of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be self-motiva ted. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able

to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood

Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and

educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with

multicultural setting preferred.

Other Skills and abilities

Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be

able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting

information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees