What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide - Cottonwood position at Shasta County Head Start Child Development?
Qualifications/Requirements
• A minimum of three (6) Early Childhood Education (ECE) units completed and continuous
enrollment in an educational program until successfully completing the core (12) units of ECE
within one year of hire. The core twelve (12) ECE units consist of Child/Human Development (3
units); Child, Family, Community (3 units); Infant/Toddler Learning (3 units); and ECE Curriculum
(3 units)
• Successful completion of the twelve (12) core units of ECE preferred
• Six (6) months related experience desired
• Must have or obtain a Child Development Matrix Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher
within one year of hire date
• Must have and maintain current EMSA First Aid/CPR
Pre-employment requirements:
o Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record
o Criminal Background Check Required
o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment
o Pre-Employment TB Test
o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Responsibilities/Duties
• Assist classroom staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment
• Assist in the compliance of Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations,
and Community Care Licensing requirements
• Support classroom staff in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and
assessment process
• Model appropriate behavior and interact in a positive, friendly and courteous manner with
children, staff, families and community volunteers in order to build and foster responsive
relationships
• Assist in the supervision and management of children in the classroom
• On-going professional development through education, training, and resources
• Provide services as bus monitor (where applicable
Salary : $18 - $21