GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES

This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen and bus and/or to serve as a disabilities aide as needed. The position contains elements of job descriptions of positions with titles similar classroom aide, bus monitor, janitor and kitchen aide and as a disabilities aide providing support for children with disabilities. Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the staff person responsible for center supervision, teacher, bus driver, staff person responsible for transportation, kitchen staff and/or program managers/specialist/coordinators.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES

a. Classroom Aide 1) Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans. 2) Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served. 3) Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills. 4) Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly. 5) Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). 6) Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher or teacher.

EXAMPLES OF GENERAL JOB DUTIES

a. Understands, generates and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement. b. Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor. c. Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities. d. Responsible for understanding Head Start Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations. e. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. f. Positively promotes Head Start in the community. g. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. h. Becomes thoroughly familiar with Meriden YMCA Employee Handbook, Meriden YMCA Head Start Operations Manual and all other Meriden YMCA handbooks, manuals and resources and adheres to them.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.94 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person