What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start - Program Aide position at MERIDEN NEW BRITAIN BERLIN YOUNG MENS?
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Meriden YMCA Head Start - Meriden, CT
Salary Range: $14.00 Hourly
Description
This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom and/or to serve as a disabilities aide as needed providing support for children with disabilities. Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the Lead Teacher/Teacher and/or program Managers. Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities including lesson plans.
- Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural
background of the children and families served. - Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition
and proper social skills. - Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
- Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
- Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or assistant teacher.
- Works with assigned children with disabilities.
- Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, health/nutrition, family
services, mental health specialists and/or consultants in carrying out individual plans
for children with special needs.
Qualifications
Salary : $14
