Early Head Start​/Head Start Teacher Aide - PRN

Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher Aide – PRN

Department: Project Eagle

Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. The program offers both home‑based and center‑based services to pregnant women and to children ages birth through five, with the largest service being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, a national initiative that supports high‑quality programs, improves state policies, and promotes comprehensive approaches to early learning and development.

The PRN Teacher Aide is an on‑call position. The role supports classroom teachers on an as‑needed basis, helping to manage daily classroom operations. The aide works either in a Head Start classroom (ages 3‑5) or an Early Head Start classroom (ages 0‑3) and floats between classrooms as required.

• Assist teachers in preparing educational materials and setting up the classroom for daily activities, supporting staff, children, and parents.
• Supervise children under your care at all times to ensure their safety.
• Rotate from classroom to classroom as needed or required.
• Follow all established organizational and classroom‑specific policies and procedures.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any unusual or at‑risk situations.
• Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; diaper children and participate in potty training and toileting; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and respond appropriately to emergencies or crises.
• Assist in food preparation, serving, and clean‑up.
• Adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards, Kansas Child Care Licensing Regulations, and Educare Learning Network core features.
• Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
• Provide a supportive social‑emotional classroom climate.
• Complete daily activity and accident reports.
• Establish rapport with families.
• Assist teachers in providing daily written communication to parents regarding their child's involvement in classroom activities and progress toward learning goals.
• Support children's growth and development through play‑based experiences.
• Meet with the Mentor Teacher regularly for reflective supervision and develop an action plan for professional development based on classroom assessments, center goals, and self‑assessments.
• Participate in all classroom assessments as part of the Educare Learning Network cross‑site evaluation.
• Work in partnership with teachers to implement classroom action plans based on assessment and evaluation results.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in‑service training as required.
• Work collaboratively in the classroom with community partners, volunteers, and evaluation partners.

Education: Meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Certificate
• 9 Early Childhood college credit hours
• One year of teaching experience in the Early Childhood field and willingness to enroll in higher education (and complete either a CDA, Early Childhood Certificate, or 9 early childhood credit hours within 2 years).

Certification: CPR and First Aid Certified or become certified within 30 days of employment (paid for by the employer).

Must pass a background check, including fingerprinting.

• Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with children ages 0‑3 and 3‑5.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Part time

Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and…