Head Start Teachers Aide - Cherry Creek YMCA

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health seeks a dedicated teacher aide to support daily Head Start activities in Columbus, OH. You will assist in implementing classroom plans and promoting healthy living and youth development, while maintaining professionalism in meetings and with program partners.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, ensuring confidentiality, and meeting Head Start requirements. A high school diploma and experience with children are required; background checks and current first aid

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Experience working with children.
• Must submit medical statement and TB test results as required by Head Start standards.
• Must complete FBI and BCI criminal background check.
• Must keep current training certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse recognition & prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing all daily program activities.
• Promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in classrooms and meetings.
• Collaborate with content areas to meet needs of children and families.
• Promote confidentiality and adhere to Head Start standards and policies.

Skills

Experience working with children

Head Start regulations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 600 Fox Ridge Street,Columbus, OH, 43228,United States
• Base Pay $16.10 - $16.50 / Hour
• Job Category Head Start
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Maintains professionalism and integrity at all times in the classroom, staff/program meetings, trainings, and with any parts and partners of the YMCA Head Start program.
• Maintains confidentiality and adhere to the YMCA and Head Start Code of Conducts.
• Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours.
• Assist with implementing the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.
• Completes duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
• Maintain prompt hours and follows procedures for absences.
• May be assigned additional duties based upon program needs and areas of developing expertise.
• Collaborate with other content areas to ensure the needs of children and families are met.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of Head Start and ODJFS regulations and requirements is a plus
• Must submit medical statement and TB test results as required by Head Start standards.
• Must complete a FBI and BCI criminal background check.
• Must keep current training certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse recognition & prevention.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Summary

The teacher aid will assist in the implementation of all daily program activities.