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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TEACHER AIDE

RED LAKE NATION HEAD START PROGRAM

Open: October 27, 2017

Closing: November 10, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assists the teachers with a group of no more than 20 preschool children in a supportive role while carrying out developmentally appropriate activities; promotes the health, nutrition, and education of the children; and attend to their safety and welfare. Reports to Director, full-time position with benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assist in setting up the environment (indoor/outdoor) activities for the day

• Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individuals

• Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and areas of grow

• Assist with solo and group activities to individualize needs and strengths per each child.

• Follow a consistent schedule, including small and large groups experiences, choice time, music and movement, large/small motor activities, family style meals, and appropriate transition activities

• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parent involvement in the classroom.

• Attend meetings as child's advocate

• Work with teacher to provide at least two (2) home visits for each child in the classroom to share information on parenting, educational strategies, classroom progress, etc.

• Assist in the maintenance of accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening results, anecdotal observations, documentation for transition to public school and parent/teacher conference and other forms

• Attend in-service trainings and participate in staff meetings

• Sanitize classroom materials and equipment as schedules and when indicated

• Meet with parents formally and informally to encourage their input for their child's activities

• Support and maintain relationships and collaboration with community agencies

• Ride the bus to help ensure each child has a safe ride to and from Head Start

• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or High School Diploma

• CDA preferred or must obtain within 1st year of employment

• One (1) year of successful work experience in a formal preschool setting is preferred

• Experience in Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum

• Negative TB test prior to employment

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas accepted at Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 – Phone: (218) 679-1847.