Flexible Hours: Early Childhood Classroom Aide

Pinal Gila Community Child Services; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinal Gila Community Child Services is seeking a Classroom Support Aide to assist in daily classroom operations and implement developmentally appropriate activities within the Head Start program.

Responsibilities include supporting individualized goals, promoting holistic development, observing progress, and aiding with meals and daily care while maintaining confidentiality and partnering with families and staff.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED minimum; CDA/ECE certificate preferred.
• Completion of CDA for Preschool and/or Toddlers within 24 months.
• Six months Head Start/Child Care experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic computer and communication skills; professional in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in implementing curriculum to support educational and assessment goals, including individualized goals for children with disabilities.
• Actively participate in daily classroom operations; adapt activities and materials to support participation of children with disabilities.
• Promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Observe, record, and monitor children's progress; communicate observations with staff, consultants, and parents.
• Facilitate family-style meals per CACFP guidelines; assist with feeding.
• Perform caregiving activities (feeding, toileting, dressing).
• Assist staff to incorporate IEP/IFSP goals into classroom activities.

Skills

Observation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

Education

HSD/GED

CDA/ECE Certificate preferred

CDA within 24 months

Job description

Pinal Gila Community Child Services is seeking a Classroom Support Aide to assist in daily classroom operations and implement developmentally appropriate activities within the Head Start program.

Responsibilities include supporting individualized goals, promoting holistic development, observing progress, and aiding with meals and daily care while maintaining confidentiality and partnering with families and staff.