Head Start Teacher Aide
Thames Valley Council for Community Action
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Job overview
Thames Valley Council for Community Action is hiring a Head Start Teacher Aide. The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. This role assists staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and ensures the classroom and playground are clean, safe, and orderly. The aide must have compassion and understanding for children and families from diverse backgrounds, and will encourage self-esteem and independence in children.
Key focus areas include Care for classroom children, Supervise classroom children, and Ensure safety of classroom children.
Successful candidates bring Access To Reliable, Insured Transportation, CT Child Care First-Aid Certification, and Child CPR Certification. Important skills include Compassion For Children, Understanding For Children's Needs, Understanding For Families From Diverse Backgrounds, Implement Program Policies And Procedures, and Follow Program Policies And Procedures.
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Full job description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding for the needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;
403B Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
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Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
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Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
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Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health statement signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every thirty-six (36) months for current staff.
Required Experience
Minimum Salary
$19.00
Maximum Salary
$19.25
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