Job description

The Early Head Start Caregiver Aide assists in creating and managing an attractive, warm and challenging learning environment for infants and toddlers; incorporating appropriate early intervention, learning and care activities that meet the needs of the group,the individual children and families. The Caregiver Aide assumes the responsibility for continuing pre-planned classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher/Caregiver.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following;

• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing, NAEYC/and STARS standards.
• Assist in implementing Early Head Start/Early Head Start-Child Care curriculum and Early Head Start Performance Standards for EHS/EHS-CC classrooms.
• Provide input into preparation of appropriate daily lesson plans that include indoor and outdoor activities, including multicultural educational materials and activities, family-style meals and other elements as appropriate.
• Assist in organizing the classroom according to development levels and individual needs of the infant and toddler. Ensuring opportunities for development in all capacities.
• Assist the Teacher/Caregiver with training parents and volunteers in planning and implementing approved activities.
• Assist with preparing meals and snacks according to age, development and needs.
• Maintain and assist in maintaining accurate attendance records, food reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping as required. Assist other staff as requested.
• Continue professional growth by attending training programs, workshops, in-service training.
• Substitute as needed.
• Recruit on behalf of Early Head Start following procedures in place; posting flyers, signs and applications in the community.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED. Obtain required certifications; CDA (Child Development Associate) First Aide/CPR. Annual health screenings. Must have the ability to read, speak and write proficiency. Possess an understanding of the needs of low-income families and appreciation of parents. Maintain regular attendance.

A complete job description and application can be found on the Little Dixie website at www.littledixie.org. To be considered for this position you must complete an application online at littledixie.org/careers.

LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17,306.19 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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