EHS Class Aide

Scmcaa Head Start; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Scmcaa Head Start is seeking an EHS Class Aide in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In this role, you will provide daily assistance in the Early Head Start classroom, working alongside Lead Teachers and caring for children with special needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be willing to obtain a CDA credential, and possess strong communication skills. The position involves collaboration with other staff and participation in training.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CDA classes within six months of hire date.
• Pass background checks including child abuse and drug screening.
• Obtain initial medical exam and TB assessment within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special needs children and daily activities in the classroom.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Participate in required training and meetings.

Skills

Emotional maturity

Good verbal communication

Ability to relate positively to children and parents

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Position Description

Job Title: EHS Class Aide

Salary Range: 5

Supplies: N/A

Work Station: Classroom

Reports Directly To: Teacher, Site Supervisor, Education Manager

General Description

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 that has special needs or requires additional assistance. The Class Aide will work alongside the Lead Teacher and Teacher to provide an educational environment for all children enrolled in the Early Head Start classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, as well as other children in the Early Head Start classroom. Assist in 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 appropriate Early Head Start training. Attend parent committee (Team Builders) meetings, center staff meetings, in‑service training, and other training as required or requested by management staff and/or supervisor.
• Ensure that emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Work cooperatively with all Head Start/Early Head Start staff.
• Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect. Read and understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy. Failure to follow reporting procedures, including incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Must begin CDA classes within six months of hire date.
• 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, as well as child care and guidance knowledge.
• 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 a medical exam and TB assessment every five years following initial employment.
• Pass background screen, child abuse/neglect screen, drug screen, and be subject to random drug testing.

Additional Requirements

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

Working Conditions

• Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children.
• Risk of exposure to communicable diseases.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently.
• Job requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running; and sitting in child sized chairs and/or on the floor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position, including changes in location, classroom, caseload, and hours. The Executive Director may, at any time, for disciplinary purposes, the utilization of personnel, or for the general good of the program, reassign an employee from one position to another position.

This position is not exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act.