Teacher Aide – Early Head Start/Head Start (Substitute)

Posting number: 202600116

Department: Health & Human Services

Division: Education

Job classification: Education (Teacher Aide-Early Head Start/Head Start Substitute)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Teacher, the Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting with the supervision of all children, assisting in developing and implementing classroom activities, cooperatively working with, and supporting other classroom staff and parent volunteers, and assisting with the general cleaning and maintenance of program facilities to insure the health and safety of the children in the program. Will Follow Yurok Tribe Personnel and other Policies, applicable State and Federal regulations and standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations Title XXII, and Head Start, Early Head Start and Childcare mission, goals, and policies.

Examples of duties

1. Gain a working knowledge of head start performance standards and Community Care Licensing, Title 22 regulations and be able to explain them to others.
2. Create a warm and accepting environment, which encourages independence and self-esteem for each child and parent.
3. Approach each child, parent, and other staff member with respect, being sensitive to each individual's rights, strengths, needs and cultural/socio economic background.
4. Assist teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities utilizing Yurok tribal traditions, practices, and resources within the activities.
5. Uphold confidentiality of child and family information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
6. Implement guidance techniques that are appropriate to the situation and developmental level of the child.
7. Communicate to the teacher any concerns about the children.
8. Understand and implement safety rules and emergency plans and procedures.
9. Assist teacher in evaluating daily program and individual children's progress. Help maintain appropriate anecdotal records and child development assessments.
10. Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. To be fully qualified, you must possess a current and age-appropriate Child Development Association (CDA) Credential OR the 12 ECE core units, plus the Infant/Toddler Development course for the EHS position.
2. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
3. We will also accept candidates who are not qualified but who are willing and able to become fully qualified within the time frame and requirements below:
   a. High school diploma or GED and enrolled in a Child Development Association (CDA) Credential program with a completion date of 1 year, or,
   b. Completion of six postsecondary semester units from an accredited school/college in early childhood education or child development and enrolled in the remaining 6 units with a completion date of 1 year, or,
   c. The ability to complete 12 ECE core units within 2 years. Additionally, Early Head Start staff need to complete ECE 11 (Infant and Toddler development) or its equivalent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to support the develop and implementation of educational curriculum in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
2. Knowledge of child development and sensitive to the needs and characteristics of young children and families.
3. Ability to relate well to other staff members, parents and community members.
4. Knowledge of history, culture and traditions of Native American Tribes of Northwest California particularly the Yurok Tribe.
5. Experience in computer word processing.
6. Possess effective interpersonal and Teacher support skills.
7. Possess well-developed verbal and written communication skills and abilities.
8. Must be self-directed when Teacher is not available.
9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

Supplemental information

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Must provide documentation of a pre-employment and annual health screening showing that the employee is free of communicable diseases and is physically capable of doing the job.
2. Must provide pre-employment documentation of a negative TB test or chest x-ray, no later than 7 days following the date of hire and every 5 years thereafter.
3. Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of immunization or immunity for all currently recommended childhood immunizations. If an employee is missing required immunizations, they must be completed within six months of hire.
4. Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of receiving Hepatitis B vaccine. The entire series of Hepatitis B immunizations must be completed within six months of hire.
5. Must possess, or be willing to obtain within 30 days, a certification in Infant & child, pediatric, Community, or Universal First Aid and CPR through a qualified EMSA training program as prescribed by Community Care Licensing. Must maintain valid First Aid and CPR cards during duration of employment.
6. Must provide documentation of 15 hours of Health and Safety training as prescribed by Community Care Licensing. Hours from current first aid and CPR certificates count toward this requirement. (EMSA approved training).
7. If necessary, must adhere to a professional development plan with goals, objectives and timelines that includes the attainment of beginning level Yurok Language proficiency as determined by the Yurok Language Program.
8. This position will collaborate with the Yurok Tribe Childcare Program including but not limited to working in the Child Care Classroom as needed to meet teacher-child ratios and attending joint trainings.
9. This position may require to work a full year/full day.
10. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
11. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
12. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
13. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
14. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
15. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
16. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines. 17. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.