Child Care Aide- Boyd's Creek

*Date: * 11/17/2023 *Program:* Douglas Cherokee Head Start *Job Title:* Child Care Aide- Early Head Start *Location:* Sevier County Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc.
Head Start / Early Head Start Program serves 888 children ages 6 weeks-5 years in eight counties in East TN: Blount, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Monroe, Sevier and Union.
Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities.
They have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing outdoors in a safe setting.
Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.
*FLSA Status:* Non-Exempt, Full-time; 32.
5 hours per week; School Year *Salary Grade:* 15 ($10.
80 per hour) *Reports to:* Area Coordinator, Curriculum & Assessment Manager, Head Start Director * *Child Care Aide position is Monday thru Friday, within the hours of 7:30 AM-3:00 PM* * Up to 14 paid holidays per year * Earned sick leave and annual leave * Option to participate in State of Tennessee 401(k) savings plan *Full time employees (work an average of 30 or more hours/week) are eligible for the following benefits:* * Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System * Group Health Insurance partially paid by the agency with other insurance products available.
*POSITION SUMMARY:* Under the leadership of the classroom teacher, the Child Care Aide will assist in direct care of young children and in carrying out developmentally appropriate activities.
In addition, the Child Care Aide will provide supervision of children at all times.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* * Assist teacher in the implementation of a comprehensive child development program or curriculum in all program options and settings.
* Engage in ongoing assessment.
* Put into practice theories and sound principles of child and adult education.
* Promote social and emotional development of children; maintain classroom discipline using positive guidance techniques.
* Supervise and interact with children in all daily activities at all times.
* Assist teacher in recording and maintaining documentations and submit reports as required; attend meetings and required training.
* Direct parents’ concerns or questions to the teacher.
* Demonstrate work habits which comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures and complete special assignments from supervisors, managers, or Head Start Director.
* Assist teacher in supervising substitutes and parent/community volunteers assigned to classroom.
Promote a teamwork atmosphere by delegating tasks and providing training for center staff/substitutes as needed.
* Responsible for cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor premises on a daily basis (i.
e.
sweep, mop, clean bathroom, empty waste containers, and dispose of trash for pick-up).
Pick up debris and other trash outdoors and keep area sanitary, neat, and attractive at all time.
* Will assume other duties as assigned by the Teacher, Managers, Area Coordinator, and the Head Start Director.
* Assist in organizing the classroom and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
* Observe, assess, refer, and evaluate each child's progress in the assigned classroom, and assist in planning and implementing classroom activities based on individual needs of the children to advance physical and intellectual competence.
* At Teacher's request, make home visits with other staff members and maintain positive communication with parents and community participants regarding Program activities and objectives.
* To greet and assist parents as they sign-in/out of the center.
* To be alert and meet the special needs of children at all times.
* Welcome families to participate in their child’s learning activities in the classroom, at home, and in the community.
Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom to support their child and the program.
* Encourage parents, families, and community members to support our children and the program through gifts of time, goods, and/or monetary donations to ensure program local match (in-kind) as required to continue receiving federal funding.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: *None *OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:* * This job can change at any time for any reason.
* Must have the ability to physically assist children at all times.
* Comply with all rules, policies and procedures of the Agency.
* Maintain confidentiality of family, child, and Agency information.
* Treat all people with respect and not discriminate in the provision of services or Agency business with regard to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
* Must complete First Aid and CPR training and keep updated.
* Must maintain documentation per licensing requirements.
* Must perform specific related activities necessary to meet Social Services, Nutrition, Disabilities, and Parent Involvement component operation standards.
* Must be able to work well with parents and staff, as well as young children.
* Professionalism in regard to confidentiality is essential.
*ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:* *Education and Experience Requirements:* * High School Diploma or GED *Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* * Must obtain pre-employment physical and TB screen.
* Must obtain First Aid and CPR and keep updated.
* Must show proof (as necessary of auto liability insurance).
* Demonstrate a willingness to continue professional development.
*WORKING CONDITIONS:* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: * Must have the ability to lift children and to physically assist them as needed.
* Will frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children (20-60#).
* Required to stand up to 95% of the workday.
* Must be able to interact with children on the playground or in the classroom.
Ex: run, jump, dance, physical exercise.
* Must be able to stoop and bend to interact with children on their level.
* Able to physically and mentally react immediately to unexpected circumstances.
*Equal Opportunity Employer* *Application Deadline: *Applications accepted until the position is filled.
*To Apply: *Send application and/or resume to: Human Resources Manager DCEA Head Start/Early Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814.
Email applications to jobs@dceaheadstart.
org.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $10.
80 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * No nights * No weekends Work Location: In person