Head Start Classroom Aide – Early Childhood Support

YWCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis is seeking individuals to substitute in Head Start classrooms, helping promote health, emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development of children. You will support teachers in implementing learning activities and daily schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED, six college credits, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. You may work at multiple centers and engage with families to promote involvement in early learning.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of early childhood development and education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and include them in their child\'s learning process.
• Knowledge of organizational skills to facilitate meeting designated timelines.
• Positive attitude and relationship-building with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• High school diploma/GED and at least six college credits in any field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting the health, emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
• Assist in implementing the weekly individualized activity plans.
• Assist in planning and executing effective field trips.
• Assist in using learning time effectively and efficiently; implement a daily schedule and transitions to support learning.
• Assist with daily observation and recording of children\'s behavior and skill attainment in Early Head Start classrooms.
• Develop a nurturing bond with infants or toddlers in the group and collaborate with families.

Skills

Early childhood development

Communication with parents

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Lift 40lbs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Six college credits

Job description

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis is seeking individuals to substitute in Head Start classrooms, helping promote health, emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development of children. You will support teachers in implementing learning activities and daily schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED, six college credits, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. You may work at multiple centers and engage with families to promote involvement in early learning.