Aide, Headstart

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Florida is looking for an Aide for their Head Start program. Responsibilities include assisting the classroom teacher, supporting children in various activities, and monitoring student behavior. Candidates should have experience in early childhood education and hold a Child Development Associate credential. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. This is an entry-level internship position offering valuable hands-on experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• One year of increasingly responsible experience in early childhood.
• Maintains active CDA credential or Florida Department of Education Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Supports children in all activities.
• Participates in daily and long-range planning.
• Assists in set-up and maintenance of instructional equipment.
• Monitors student behavior using positive behavior supports.
• Participates in ongoing student data collection.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Bilingual skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Florida Department of Education Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

Overview

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The Aide, Head Start, is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the overall operation and activities of Head Start in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports children in all activities, and assists when adult help is needed.
• Participates in daily, weekly, and long-range planning.
• Assists in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of instructional equipment and aids.
• Performs light custodial duties that relate to the safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by the students under the direction of the teacher.
• Monitors student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom or lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Participates in ongoing student data collection.
• Participates in maintaining current records.
• Participates in parent involvement activities, including maintaining/updating parent areas, posting parent training and announcements, and assisting with parent/volunteer training in classroom.
• Establishes and maintains positive, professional communication among students, staff, and parents, as applicable per the direction of the teacher.
• Participates in ongoing professional development training.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Experience: One year of increasingly responsible experience in early childhood. Early childhood and bilingual experience preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Maintains an active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Florida Department of Education Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate. Maintains certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: moderate.

Other Information

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position. Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility. If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181. Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location).

Job description search: https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/jobdescrs/

Salary Schedules: Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.