Teacher Aide - Head Start - Klawock (Part Time)

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes; Klawock (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes seeks a Teacher Aide for Head Start in Klawock. You will assist the Lead Teacher in delivering lesson plans, conducting family visits, and leading large and small groups of children in a welcoming classroom setting.

The role involves screenings, ILPs where applicable, and maintaining confidential records. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a CDA credential (or enrolled in a path towards one), and 1 year of early childhood

Qualifications

• Must meet state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of program rules and confidentiality obligations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Alaska Native cultures, especially Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Prepare materials and assist with mealtimes and supervision.
• Conduct screenings, observations, and ILP development as applicable.
• Attend staff meetings and help develop weekly lesson plans and activities.
• Manage small groups and evaluate activity effectiveness.
• Assist with transitions and parent/committee meetings as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date, confidential student files and documentation.

Skills

State and federal laws knowledge

Effective communication

Program rules knowledge

Confidential records handling

Office software proficiency

Team collaboration

Alaska Native cultures familiarity

Education

CDA credential

High school diploma or equivalent

HS Standards/Program requirements knowledge

AAS in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

Teacher Aide - Head Start - Klawock

Description

Department: Head Start

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade(s): Head Start 7 ($25.26+/Hr. DOE)

Purpose: Assists the Lead Teacher in all facets of center activities, carrying out lesson plans, conducting family visits and parent-teacher conferences, incorporating education, disability, health, mental health, family and attendance component plans, completing screenings, assessment and reports, and leading large and small groups of children.

Essential Functions.

• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the children, their families, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist in preparation of materials as needed to carry out the weekly lesson plans.
• Will eat and interact with children at mealtimes, serving as an appropriate model to the children.
• Provide support in all areas of the classroom maintaining a welcoming and cheerful environment; may assist conducting developmental screenings, observations of children's behavior, and in developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for each child, including evaluations.
• Attend staff meetings, assist in developing the weekly lesson plans, and overall program activities (e.g., arts and crafts, dramatic play, story time, cooking, music, fine and gross motor, etc.).
• Manage small groups of children, and evaluate activities regarding appropriateness and effectiveness and interest of the children;
• Assist the Lead Teacher in making smooth transitions for children, within the classroom and between organizations.
• May attend parent committee meetings as requested (may include evening and weekend meetings).
• Will maintain up-to-date files for all children, safeguarding privacy of records and confidential information.
• May assist in recruiting and conducting parent orientations to enrolling eligible children by collecting all needed records.
• Assists with janitorial duties (e.g., cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping or vacuuming floors, cleaning toys, equipment, washing windows, emptying trash, light maintenance, and yard work) to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Assist in keeping the building and playground area in safe condition and good repair at all times, and observe all fire and sanitation code requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with executives, managers, supervisors, employees, and employee representatives.
• Knowledge of program rules and requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Proficiency in computerized record keeping and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Project management and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with Alaska Native cultures, particularly Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• *Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• One (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Possess a current First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Food Worker Card
• *HS Performance Standards state: a program must ensure Head Start Preschool assistant teachers, at a minimum, have a CDA credential or a State-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills)

• AAS degree in Early Childhood Education

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• The work is generally active, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items and/or children weighing up to 60 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The majority of work is performed in a pre-school setting with a wide variety of children & people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. The office is a non-smoking facility with outside smoking areas.