Teacher Aide

ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INC.                         

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:   Teacher Aide                                                  DEPT:  ELD 

REPORTS TO:   Site Manager                                              FLSA:  Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for assisting in the educational developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom.

CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY:  Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the teacher in planning, implementing and evaluating the operations of the classroom and educational related activities.

1. Provides appropriate staff-child interactions and also supports the social, emotional, physical and developmental needs of each child.

1. Active participation in educational opportunities for professional growth, including meetings, trainings, conferences and meetings.

1. Work cooperatively with all staff in meeting Head Start Performance Standards and other compliance mandates.

1. Assist in coordinating parent activities and events.

1. Attend parent and staff conferences as required.

1. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must have a High School Diploma and at least six months as a classroom volunteer or substitute in an early child care setting.

Good organizational skills required.

Good oral and written communication skill required.

Bi-lingual helpful but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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                                                                                                0-1       1-2       2-4       4-7

Standing                                                                                                                       X                    

Sitting                                                                                                    X

Reaching                                                                                                X

Driving                                                                                     X

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Twisting                                                                                                 X

Squatting                                                                                                          X

Lifting                                                                                                    X

Bending                                                                                                            X

Gripping                                                                                   X

Keyboard use                                                                           X

Please Note:   Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.

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