EHS Class Aide

SCMCAA; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

SCMCAA seeks an EHS Class Aide to support the Early Head Start classroom, working alongside the Lead Teacher to provide an enriching educational environment for all children enrolled in the program.

The role includes assisting with daily activities, supporting children with special needs when required, ensuring safety, and promoting positive interactions with families, staff, and management in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or obtain a CDA credential; begin CDA classes within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Ability to relate to children and parents positively.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with staff and assist with daily activities in the Early Head Start center.
• Assist with children including those with special needs; help in classroom, bathroom, mealtimes, playground, and field trips.
• Document required paperwork for children with special needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; report accidents to supervisor promptly.
• Participate in trainings and meetings as required by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential (start within 6 months)

Job description

Position Description

Job Title: EHS Class Aide

Salary Range: 5

Supervises: 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

1. Work as a team with other teaching staff and assist with daily activities in the Early Head Start center as required.
2. Responsible for assisting with special needs children, as well as other children in the Early Head Start classroom. Assist in classroom, bathroom, mealtimes, playground, and field trips.
3. Assist with documentation of required paperwork for children with special needs.
4. Assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment.
5. Report all accidents to supervisor immediately.
6. 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.
7. Ensure that emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
8. Work cooperatively with all Head Start/Early Head Start staff.
9. 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.
10. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Possess or obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Must begin CDA classes within six months of hire date.
3. Knowledge of program curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and related program performance standards.
4. Relate to children and parents in a positive, constructive manner.
5. Develop and implement classroom activities based on children’s individual needs.
6. Work well with other center staff, parents, and managers.
7. Knowledge of basic child development, as well as child care and guidance knowledge.
8. Maintain conduct that promotes a positive image to staff, parents, agency and community.
9. 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.
10. 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, utilization of personnel, or for the general good of the program, reassign an employee from one position to another position.

I accept the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this position description. This position is not exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act.