Early Childhood Classroom Aide & Activity Support

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties; Easton (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties in Maine is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom activities and field trips under the supervision of the Teacher. You will help with planning, observation records, nutritious meals, and coordinating parent conferences.

The role emphasizes working with a diverse group of children and families, maintaining program compliance, and assisting with home visits.

Qualifications

• Less than one year of experience working with children in a child care setting required
• Classroom in Early Childhood Education
• Planning for individual needs

Responsibilities

• Assists Teacher in planning and preparing all classroom activities and field trips.
• Records observations of children and assists Teacher in planning and implementing program to meet children’s physical, social, emotional and educational needs, and achieve child outcomes; works with teacher to use outcome reports in classroom planning and use IEP in planning.
• Prepares and supervises nutritious meals and snacks as required by program and/or staffing.
• Shares in maintenance of center, equipment, and supplies.
• Per licensing requirements, serves as bus monitor as necessary.
• Completes programmatic and Agency reports as required.
• Assists teacher with home visits, on site visits, and parent conferences; works with teacher and parents to develop individual plans for children based on screenings and observations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent Listening skills

Communicate with young children

Microsoft Office proficiency

Diversity sensitivity

Read and apply procedures

Education

Current CDA and in process of attaining a college degree

Head Start Performance Standards, preferred

Child Care License Regulations

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties in Maine is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom activities and field trips under the supervision of the Teacher. You will help with planning, observation records, nutritious meals, and coordinating parent conferences.

The role emphasizes working with a diverse group of children and families, maintaining program compliance, and assisting with home visits.