Teacher Aide (Vaya Chin)

Job Description

Job Description

The position is located in Vaya Chin, AZ.

Position Summary :

Under general supervision, assists teachers in providing early childhood classroom experiences to enhance and promote the educational, intellectual, and social growth and development of children.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepares classroom, materials and supplies needed for daily activities and lessons.
• Supervises children, organizes and participates in indoor and outdoor activities for children, and promotes a safe and healthy learning environment; Ensures children to not physically or verbally harm each other.
• Assists teachers in preparing lessons and daily schedules; maintains activity calendars.
• Assists and promotes teaching the children O'odham himdag through songs, dance, stories, and pictures.
• Checks classroom for safety concerns; ensures cleanliness of classroom.
• Attends parent / teacher meetings and assists teachers in informing parents of children's progress; responds to questions from parents.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and generates reports or memos as required.
• Conducts health checks on children; accompanies children to appointments as needed.
• Escorts children on field trips.
• Takes charge of classroom in the absence of the teacher.
• Participates in continuing education in order to develop skills.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and six months work experience in a classroom teaching environment.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements :