Head Start Teacher Aide, Flagstaff

Job TitleWorking 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 activitiesPerform transitions from one activity to the nextAssist with preparation of lesson plans and appliable data entryAssist with providing meals, clean up, and toothbrushingActively participates in the recruitment of eligible children and familiesAssist with parent teaching and home visitsPerform data entry and filing tasksAttend and participate in various meetingsPerform safety checks in the classroom to ensure classroom safetyGreet incoming families and perform health checksOther 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 onlyTechnical Competencies:Communication with childrenGeneral Competencies:CollaborationCommunicationConflict ResolutionCultural competenceDiscretionProblem solvingTeamworkTravel Required: < 5%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: Medium. 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 individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.