Teacher Aide

JOB SUMMARY (Head Start Niagara County)

This position works collaboratively with other teachers, family members, and staff to create a safe and
stimulating learning environment for young children. Provide emotional support to children while
encouraging children’s expression. Ability to use strategies for behavior management.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Primary Responsibilities:
• Supervise and monitor children at all times.
• Ensure the safety of the children at all times and a stimulating learning environment.
• Assist the children with academic and play activities and gauge the level of support needed for the
least restrictive environment.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom setup including equipment and materials for classroom work.
• Maintains a clean and organized classroom.
• Maintains the room equipment and materials.
• Help the children create and maintain relationships with peers.
• Assist the children with personal care as needed.
• Greet children and parents upon arrival and escorts children to and from the bus.
• Involved in mealtime with the children, assist with the serving of meals, nutrition supplements, and
clean up.
• Encourage parental involvement in classroom activities and program events.
• Work closely and directly under the direction of the Lead Teacher with tasks and carrying out the
educational program.
• Perform related work as required by the agency in providing services to children and families.

Secondary Responsibilities:
• Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned.