Teacher Aide-Early Head Start/Head Start
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Salary: $17.99 - $27.45 HourlyLocation : Klamath MainJob Type: Full-Time Non-ExemptJob Number: 202300043Division: Health and Human ServicesDepartment: EducationOpening Date: 07/29/2024Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM PacificDescription POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the Teacher, the Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting with the supervision of all children, assisting in developing and implementing classroom activities,cooperatively working with, and supporting other classroom staff and parent volunteers, andassisting with the general cleaning and maintenance of program facilities to insure the health and safety of the children in the program. Will Follow Yurok Tribe Personnel and other Policies,applicable State and Federal regulations and standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations Title XXII, and Head Start, Early Head Start and Childcare mission, goals, and policies.Examples of Duties DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Gain a working knowledge of head start performance standards and Community Care Licensing, Title 22 regulations and be able to explain them to others.2. Create a warm and accepting environment, which encourages independence and self-esteem for each child and parent.3. Approach each child, parent, and other staff member with respect, being sensitive to each individual's rights, strengths, needs and cultural/socio economic background.4. Assist teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities utilizing Yurok tribal traditions, practices, and resources within the activities.5. Uphold confidentiality of child and family information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.6. Implement guidance techniques that are appropriate to the situation and developmental level of the child.7. Communicate to the teacher any concerns about the children.8. Understand and implement safety rules and emergency plans and procedures.9. Assist teacher in evaluating daily program and individual children's progress. Help maintain appropriate anecdotal records and child development assessments.10. Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training.11. Performs other related duties as assigned.Typical Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:1. To be fully qualified, you must possess a current and age-appropriate Child DevelopmentAssociation (CDA) Credential OR the 12 ECE core units, plus the Infant/Toddler Development course for the EHS position.2. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.3. We will also accept candidates who are not qualified but who are willing and able to become fully qualified within the below time frame and requirements:a. High school diploma or GED and enrolled in a Child Development Association (CDA) Credential program with a completion date of 1 year. OR:b. Completion of six postsecondary semester units from an accredited school/college in early childhood education or child development and enrolled in the remaining 6 units with a completion date of 1 year. OR:c. The ability to complete 12 ECE core units within 2 years. Additionally, Early Head Start staff need to complete ECE 11 (Infant and Toddler development) or its equivalent.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Must pass a physical, TB test, hepatitis screen, and fingerprint clearance.2. Must have or be willing to obtain within the first three months Infant Child First Aid andCPR.3. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible aboutYurok history, culture and values. Supplemental Information SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:*Medical *Dental *Vision*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)*401k *401k (match up to 3%)*Employee Assistance Program16 Paid Holidays Calm app (meditation/music channel)Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per weekover the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.01 Are you a member of a federally recognized tribe? If so, please indicate which tribe? Required Question