Head Start // Subs

Our Head Start program is seeking substitute aides in several locations in Wayne County. Per diem, hourly wage, make your own schedule availability, school district schedule, no nights or weekends. Must have HS diploma or GED, and we will train! Summary: The Head Start Teacher Aide assists the early childhood staff in the daily provision of developmentally appropriate programming according to federal, state and local regulations including agency policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Service Provision Establish positive relationships with children and other staff in his/her assigned classroom. Demonstrate a genuine interest in childrens responses and needs through constant communication, positive supervision and prompt, caring assistance to enrolled children. Help carry out daily program by assisting Teacher and Teacher Assistant as needed, including interactive supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities. Assist the teacher to implement in-person and/or virtual learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.(virtual learning will take place when state and federal regulations prohibit inperson learning) Assist the teacher with the use of assessment that promotes childrens progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. Help teacher and teacher assistant guide children in achieving individual goals and assess childrens individual strengths and needs with anecdotal notes. Extend childrens language by asking open ended questions, repetition and extension of childrens language, asking questions to help children make connections to their real world or past learning, and encouraging conversation. Use self talk and parallel talk. Eat with the children family style and serves as a role model in trying new foods, using good manners, and beginning conversation skills. Encourage/assist children to serve themselves and pass platters in a family-style setting. 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. Obtain clear fingerprinting and State Central Registry Clearance as per NYS Daycare Regulations at the time of hire and every 5 years thereafter. Meet OCFS medical standards at the time of hire. Must show proof and submit COVID-19 vaccination card and/or approved exemption. Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent; experience in education, or a related field preferred. Must have Associates Degree with at least 18 credits in early childhood or related coursework. OR a CDA in the age range you are assigned to OR complete a CDA credential within two years of the time of hire.