Teacher Aide

JOB SUMMARY: (Erie County head Start Site)

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.