EHS Class Aide

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EHS Class Aide
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The Class Aide is responsible for providing additional daily assistance in the Early Head Start classroom. A Class Aide may function as a disability aide, providing one-on-one attention to a child who has special needs or requires additional assistance. The Class Aide works alongside the Lead Teacher to provide an educational environment for all children enrolled in the Early Head Start classroom.

• Work as a team with other teaching staff and assist with daily activities in the Early Head Start center as required.
• Assist with special needs children and other children in the Early Head Start classroom; support classroom, bathroom, mealtimes, playground, and field trips.
• Assist with documentation of required paperwork for children with special needs.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Report all accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Participate in Early Head Start training and attend parent committee, center staff meetings, in-service training, and other training as required.
• Ensure emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored in accordance with agency policy.
• Work cooperatively with all Head Start staff.
• Understand the responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect and follow reporting procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; must begin CDA classes within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of program curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and related program performance standards.
• Relate to children and parents in a positive, constructive manner.
• Develop and implement classroom activities based on children’s individual needs.
• Work well with other center staff, parents, and managers.
• Knowledge of basic child development and childcare guidance.
• Maintain conduct that promotes a positive image to staff, parents, agency, and community.
• Obtain initial medical exam and TB assessment within 30 days of employment; complete every five years thereafter.
• Pass background screen, child abuse/neglect screen, drug screen, and be subject to random drug testing.

Possess personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with program standards, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that does not interfere with responsibilities. Good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children. Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.

Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; risk involved with travel on main highways and rural roads. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Must be able to lift 55 pounds repeatedly, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel, and squat frequently. Job requires standing for long periods, stooping, squatting, running, and sitting in child-sized chairs and/or on the floor.