Teacher Aide, Early Head Start

2 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Children's Place Association Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher Aide, Early Head Start
Department: Early Childhood Education
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) 
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL 60647
Pay range: $16-$17 hourly

SUMMARY
The Teacher Aide provides direct care to children in a group setting as assigned by the Lead Teacher in the classroom, including writing assessments of children, participating in staffings and writing lesson plans. This position is responsible for functioning as a member of the teaching team and ensuring the children's health, safety, sanitation, and nutrition in compliance with licensing requirements.  The Teacher Aide may work with special needs children as needed in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
  • Assists Lead Teacher in daily classroom instruction utilizing best practices as defined by NAEYC and COA accreditation standards, and in meeting state licensing requirements for the program in the structuring of the classroom.
  • Completes developmental screenings for all assigned children.
  • Uses Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment, ASQ, ASQ-SE, and other tools; assists in completing weekly lesson plans based on each child's individual interests and needs.
  • Conducts regular observations and recordings of each child's progress as related to his or her IEP/IFSP and/or individualized goals for assigned children. Completes transition paperwork for assigned children.
  • Facilitates development of self control in children by using positive guidance techniques.
  • Listens and responds to children and parents positively and with attention and respect.
  • Ensures there is appropriate teacher-child ratio in the classroom at all times.
  • Participates in staff meetings and on-going training opportunities available through Children's Place.
  • Participates in bi-annual staffings for assigned children; works as part of a multidisciplinary team to identify and meet service needs of the child and family.
  • Through participation in off-site trainings and meetings (for a minimum of 15 in-service hours), stays current in field of early childhood education and/or child development.
  • Rides along in agency buses and assists Bus Driver with transportation of children to and from the Early Learning Center, including morning and afternoon pick-up of children.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of information and records related to children and families in the 0-5 early childhood program at all times.
  • Reports any child abuse or neglect to supervisor; informs School Nurse of any change or concern in the medical condition or care of any child.
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues and peers within the organization and with similar agencies as needed.
  • Participates in Children's Place quality assurance initiatives as needed and appropriate to improve service quality and ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation and contractual standards.
  • Performs other duties as necessary to meet new funding requirements or as assigned by the Program Manager.

 
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS   
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education with enrollment and proof of attendance in a CDA program required.
  • Minimum of one year of professional experience working with young children in a child-care setting required.
  • Certifications in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid and Caring for the Mildly Ill Child preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) written and verbal communication skills preferred.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, sitting, crouching, kneeling and crawling; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; touching, including dexterity and use of hands and fingers; lifting and carrying children up to 35 pounds. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become loud at times.  As appropriate to the job, the work environment may include any or all of the following: working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact; working inside; working outside.
 
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of 

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