Early Childhood Classroom Engagement Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Start Center seeks a dedicated classroom aide to organize space and provide activities aligned with early childhood development.

You will document attendance, health checks, accident reports, and assist with lesson plans, including IEP goals, while maintaining health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include home visits, parent conferences, and using ChildPlus and Learning Genie to track progress and ensure licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA certification required within one year of hire.
• AA degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with children in the classroom and playground as player and/or watcher.
• Assist with entering and reviewing all documentation into TSG according to program calendar and policies and procedures.
• Complete daily health checks and follow up documentation.
• Submit accident reports in the required timeframe.
• Assist with development of lesson plans reflecting planning for individuals, small and large groups including IEP goals, transitions and objectives as needed.
• Ensure classroom activities are intentional and reflected on the lesson plan.
• Participate in home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
• Maintain record of children’s attendance/meals received and ensure accuracy utilizing ChildPlus.
• Monitor classroom and playground for health and safety concerns according to procedures.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices.
• Serve as a resource for childcare support workers and subs; providing direction and guidance as needed.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA certification

AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

ChildPlus

Learning Genie

TSG Documentation System

Job description

Head Start Center seeks a dedicated classroom aide to organize space and provide activities aligned with early childhood development.

You will document attendance, health checks, accident reports, and assist with lesson plans, including IEP goals, while maintaining health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include home visits, parent conferences, and using ChildPlus and Learning Genie to track progress and ensure licensing compliance.