Teacher Aide 0-3: Columbus Classroom B

Support comprehensive functions of all center staff to ensure an interesting and secure environment that encourages play, exploration, safety and learning for children participating in the Head Start program.

Requirements

• Follow the daily schedule and allow children the opportunity to make choices in learning experiences.
• Interact with children in ways that facilitate the development of expressive language and thought.
• Work cooperatively and appropriately with volunteers, professional partners, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate realistic expectations about children’s attention spans, interest, social abilities, and physical needs.
• Team with center staff to provide an inviting, engaging and responsive learning environment.
• Assist with observations and documentation of each child’s developmental level.
• Float among classrooms to meet supervision requirements for all children.
• Eat meals with children as assigned.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse challenging behavior.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing Requirements, and Program Policies.
• Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.
• Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering to appropriate break times.
• Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.
• Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.
• Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.
• Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP customers.
• Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP.
• Support management decisions both in actions and words.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Training
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching