Substitute Teacher Aide

Job Purpose:

Assist the Teacher in creating a positive environment for growth and learning; ensuring compliance with program requirements/standards, CACFP, and day care licensing regulations.

Job Duties:

• Project a positive attitude when communicating with staff, families, children and the general public. Represent CLMCAA in a positive manner in the community and when attending community events and training functions.
• Assist in activities /strategies consistent with school readiness goals/ High Scope/ Conscious Discipline
• Sit with and assist children at meal times
• Assist bus driver in safely transporting children to and from school and field trips
• Distribute home/center communications
• Assist in custodial duties of the classroom/center
• Complete and document at least 16 clock hours of training per calendar year.
• Related duties as assigned.

Integrity:

• Ensure confidentiality of children and their families, agency and co-workers
• Understand and promote the goals and philosophy of Head Start.
• Become familiar with CLM CAA's Employee Handbook and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and follow policies outlined therein.
• Has general knowledge of, and adheres to Head Start Program Performance Standards and the agency's mission statement.
• Adhere to CLM CAA policies and procedures, and Head Start policies and procedures.
• Represent CLM CAA, its policies and point of view while interacting with other agencies and individuals.
• Works the number of hours designated in personnel action, reports absences to immediate supervisor at least one hour prior to scheduled time to report.
• Reports to work area ready to begin work at the assigned time.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience working with children in an early childhood setting
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills essential
• Must have valid identification and reliable transportation.
• Local travel required
• Flexible working hours on an occasional basis
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Must have Comprehensive Criminal Background Check which meets program requirements.