Head Start Teacher Aide, Lakeside

NACOG; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

NACOG is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support teachers in planning and implementing activities and maintaining a safe classroom for preschool children in Lakeside, AZ. This role reports to the supervisor and requires compliance with employment eligibility verification.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, data entry, meals, health checks, and family outreach. Level II credentials (CDA) or equivalent experience are preferred, with opportunities to grow within the program.

Qualifications

• Entry level; must meet job description requirements and one year of experience with preschool children.
• Level II requires a CDA or state credential meeting CDA level plus one year of preschool experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document classroom activities.
• Perform transitions between activities.
• Assist with lesson plans and data entry.
• Assist with meals, cleanup, and toothbrushing.
• Recruit eligible children and families.
• Support parent teaching and home visits.
• Perform data entry and filing tasks.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Conduct classroom safety checks.
• Greet families and perform health checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with children

General communication

Cultural competence

Discretion

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Level I: Entry-level with 1 year experience

Level II: CDA or state certificate + 1 year exp

Job description

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under direct supervision and with routine difficulty, this position is responsible for providing assistance to the Teacher with planning and implementing activities in the classroom, and maintaining a safe environment for children in adherence with all standards and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and document of classroom activities
• Perform transitions from one activity to the next
• Assist with preparation of lesson plans and appliable data entry
• Assist with providing meals, clean up, and toothbrushing
• Actively participates in the recruitment of eligible children and families
• Assist with parent teaching and home visits
• Perform data entry and filing tasks
• Attend and participate in various meetings
• Perform safety checks in the classroom to ensure classroom safety
• Greet incoming families and perform health checks
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Level I: Entry level, must meet the requirements of the job descriptions, and one year of experience working with preschool children.

Level II: Basic requirements and Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) that is age appropriate to the children being served in the center-based programs; or a state-awarded certificate for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA, and one year of experience working with preschool children.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
• TB Skin Test
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Food Handlers license (within 6 months)
• CPR/first aid/interrater (within 6 months)
• Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA)- Level II only

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication with children

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Cultural competence
• Discretion
• Problem solving
• Teamwork

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity:

Frequent listening, talking, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, lifting, finger use, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion. Occasional sitting and pulling.

Physical exertion:

___ Sedentary; __ Light; _X_Medium; __ Heavy; __ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements:

Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions:

Regular exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, [e-mail] .

Benefits

• Agency paid health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid sick leave & holiday pay

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