Job Information
Sweetwater Independent School District Early Head Start Program Aide in Sweetwater, Texas
REGION XIV ESC HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION:
Head Start/Early Head Start Program Aide
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age High School Diploma/GED
Valid Texas Drivers License
Current First Aid/AED/CPR Certifications for infant and toddler or must be willing to obtain or have current First Aid/AED/CPR certification for infant/toddler/adult
. REPORTS TO: ISD Building Principal/Director
JOB GOAL:
To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures), all Texas State Child Care Licensing Procedures, and all local Head Start policies in providing children and families with all Early Head Start services for providing quality services to children and families.
To help children progress toward the overall goal of social competence through providing children with a learning environment and varied experiences that help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their individual age and development.
(Primary responsibility is to assist with transition and assist Early Head Start and Head Start Teachers when needed in classroom or lunchroom to maintain appropriate child staff ratio.) MISSION STATEMENT: To provide high quality comprehensive services including education to promote self-sufficiency in children and families while collaborating with the school districts and community partners.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES I.
PLANNING
Follows daily schedule and written plans.
Sets up learning centers.
Prepares needed materials in advance.
Knows and complies with minimum Child-Care Licensing Standards (EHS only) and participates with Teaching Team in performing daily checks to ensure compliance with those standards.
Maintains awareness and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act.
Maintains job related confidentiality. II.
CLASSROOM
Maintains an orderly and safe classroom environment.
Knows which children for which he/she has responsibility
Knows each childs name and has information showing each childs age
Supervises children at all times, adjusting appropriately for different ages and abilities of children
Ensures the children are following procedures to maintain a safe environment.