Head Start Teacher Aide, Flagstaff

$18.53 - 19.18/hr 40 hrs/wk 44 wks/yr

Summary

In compliance with Federal Law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under direct supervision and with routine difficulty this position is responsible for providing assistance to the Teacher with planning and implementing activities in the classroom and maintaining a safe environment for children in adherence with all standards and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and document of classroom activities
• Perform transitions from one activity to the next
• Assist with preparation of lesson plans and appliable data entry
• Assist with providing meals clean up and toothbrushing
• Actively participates in the recruitment of eligible children and families
• Assist with parent teaching and home visits
• Perform data entry and filing tasks
• Attend and participate in various meetings
• Perform safety checks in the classroom to ensure classroom safety
• Greet incoming families and perform health checks
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Level I: Entry level must meet the requirements of the job descriptions and one year of experience working with preschool children.

Level II : Basic requirements and Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) that is age appropriate to the children being served in the center-based programs; or a state-awarded certificate for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA and one year of experience working with preschool children.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I
• TB Skin Test
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Food Handlers license (within 6 months)
• CPR/first aid/interrater (within 6 months)
• Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA)- Level II only

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication with children

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Cultural competence
• Discretion
• Problem solving
• Teamwork

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

XXX â < 5% â < 25% â < 50% â < 75% â 100%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity : Frequent listening talking standing walking climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching pushing lifting finger use grasping feeling and repetitive motion. Occasional sitting and pulling.

Physical exertion : Sedentary; Light; XMedium; Heavy; Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements : Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions : Regular exposure to potential physical harm hazardous chemicals and infectious disease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the state federal or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Human Resources Director .

Benefits include: Agency paid health dental vision Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid sick leave & holiday pay

Required Experience:

IC